<span>A. by testing the author’s logic and reasoning </span>
concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
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.
