Answer:
I believe it is diminishes.
Explanation:
Diminishes means to make smaller, to become smaller, or to lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
It may be softens, though, so apologies if I am incorrect.
What are the underlined words?
A a <span>persuasive appeal is something strong</span>
It is true
it wants my to put 20 characters so here's this
The acme men’s is a group of colony