Diminished
Diminished adjective - Made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth).
Explosive is an antonym for diminished.
Nearby Word: diminishing
Explosive
Explosive adjective - Extreme in degree, power, or effect.
Usage example: there's been an explosive interest in the sport since the Olympics
Diminished is an antonym for explosive.
Both words in one sentence
- What it will do, however, is knock out modules, injure crew, and generally wear down the target with disabled parts and diminished abilities that can have an affect on the victim that lasts long after the barrage of high-explosive shells ends.
Source: Gradual Grinder
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