denature vs diminish

denature

verb
  • To take away a natural characteristic or inherent property of (a thing or a person). 

  • To combine fissile material with nonfissile material in order to prevent its use in an atomic weapon. 

  • To alter its original form or state, especially of a protein, by heat, acidity etc. 

  • To add something to (alcohol) that makes it unsuitable for consumption but leaves it suitable for most other purposes. 

diminish

verb
  • To take away; to subtract. 

  • To taper. 

  • To disappear gradually. 

  • To make smaller. 

  • To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming). 

  • To become less or smaller. 

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