diminish vs melt away

diminish

verb
  • To disappear gradually. 

  • To taper. 

  • To take away; to subtract. 

  • 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. 

melt away

verb
  • To fade or wane 

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