The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DIMINISHES
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What does DIMINISHES mean?
DIMINISHES verb- To make smaller.
- To become smaller.
- To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
- To taper.
- To disappear gradually.
- To take away; to subtract.