Adolescence /ˌæd

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /-ˈvɝːt/ verb RUGBY
2. [ T ] in rugby, to score more points after a try by kicking the ball over the bar and between the posts
counter /ˈkaʊn.tə r / /-t ̬ɚ/ verb [ I or T ]
to react to something with an opposing opinion or action; to defend yourself against something
The Prime Minister countered the opposition's claims about health service cuts by say ing that the government had increased spending in this area.
When criticisms were made of the school's performance, the parents' group countered with details of its examination results.
Extra police have been moved into the area to counter the risk of violence.
deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ verb [ T ]
to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc.
If we continue to deplete the Earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.
The illness depletes the body of important vitamins.
humorous That last holiday has seriously depleted my bank account!
diminish /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/ verb [ I or T ]
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance
I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.
These memories will not be diminished by time.
What he did has seriously diminished him in many people's eyes.
We've seen our house diminish greatly/sharply/substantially in value over the last six months.