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diminish zeal
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to reduce or lessen one's enthusiasm or passion for something.

Meanings

to reduce or lessen one's enthusiasm or passion for something.

The constant criticism from his peers began to diminish his zeal for the project.

Synonyms

reduce enthusiasmlessen passiondampen spirits

Antonyms

boost enthusiasmincrease zealheighten passion

to make someone less eager or motivated to pursue a goal.

The lack of support from the management team served to diminish the team's zeal.

Synonyms

curb motivationsuppress eagernessquell drive

Antonyms

encourage motivationstimulate eagernessfoster drive

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:55