Diminished and Escalated

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Diminished adjective - Made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth).

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Escalated is an antonym for diminished.

Nearby Word: diminishing

Escalated adjective - Being at a higher level than average.

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Diminished is an antonym for escalated.

Nearby Words: escalation, escalating, escalator

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