This further diminished the government's reputation, rendering it almost powerless in time of war.

It greatly diminished France's reputation in the region.

But that did little to diminish Mr. Taussig's reputation as a rising star.

Clearly such a move would diminish the school's reputation and alienate alumni, so why does he bother to propose it?

They have also done nothing to diminish his reputation for being a bit of a nerd.

Every film had the opportunity to diminish or enhance America's war effort, and America's reputation abroad.

Others tried to make the show more affordable, which in some cases diminished its reputation for top-quality objects.

All memoirs are, of course, self-serving: one rarely writes with a view to diminishing one's own reputation.

The Governor's easy budget victory did nothing to diminish her reputation as a contender for the national ticket next year.

Although he has earned a great deal of money from those licenses, their proliferation diminished his creative reputation.