- to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
- to give (a column) a form tapering inward from bottom to top.
- to make (an interval) smaller by a chromatic half step than the corresponding perfect or minor interval.
- to detract from the authority, honor, stature, or reputation of; disparage.
- to lessen; decrease.
- to make or become smaller, fewer, or less
- to cause (a column, etc) to taper
- to decrease (a minor or perfect interval) by a semitone
- to belittle or be belittled; reduce in authority, status, etc; depreciate
