VERB: "to diminish the importance, value, or effectiveness of something" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to diminish the importance, value, or effectiveness of something" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. take away a part from; diminish

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EFFECTIVENESS (noun)
1. power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
2. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
IMPORTANCE (noun)
1. a prominent status
2. the quality of being important and worthy of note

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