decrease

Definition for decrease

noun as in diminishing, lessening

Strongest matches

contraction, cutback, decline, discount, downturn, loss, reduction, shrinkage

Strong matches

abatement, compression, condensation, constriction, declining, depression, diminution, dwindling, ebb, markdown, subsidence, waning

Weak matches

decrescence, falling-off, striction

verb as in grow less or make less

Strongest matches

abate, curb, curtail, cut down, decline, depreciate, deteriorate, diminish, drop, drop off, dwindle, ease, ebb, fall off, lessen, lower, reduce, shrink, sink, slacken, slash, slump, soften, subside, wane, weaken

Strong matches

check, contract, crumble, decay, degenerate, devaluate, droop, evaporate, fade, lighten, modify, quell, quiet, restrain, settle, shrivel, waste, wither

Weak matches

calm down, die down, dry up, let up, lose edge, narrow down, peter out, run low, slack off, slow down, tail off, wear away, wear down

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And, although the Dodgers under current ownership do not appear interested in a salary cap, a cap would decrease player spending and thus increase team profits.

From Los Angeles Times

Wales saw a small annual decrease, from 97 to 90.

From BBC

These subsidies addressed a shortcoming in the ACA by decreasing premiums for millions of Americans – and they played a crucial role in more than doubling enrollment in the ACA marketplaces.

From Salon

The rate hike would hit individual homeowners unevenly, with many experiencing greater increases and others seeing decreases if they live in neighborhoods that are not prone to wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

"Wind speeds are due to decrease gradually through the day and most airlines are expecting to run full schedules," he added.

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