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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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This rise aligns with the decrease in the number of pets being insured last year.

From BBC

Edison has said its increased fire prevention work will decrease the number of times that it must shut off power to communities in hot, windy weather to stop lines from sparking fires.

From Los Angeles Times

“Taking steps now to decrease consumptive uses across the Basin will reduce the need to implement draconian measures in the following years.”

From Los Angeles Times

He plans to tell nominees that he will donate $100,000 to charity on the night, but the donation will decrease for every acceptance speech that goes over the time limit.

From BBC

Each year, the worker-to-retiree ratio decreases, and it will continue to do so.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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