decreasing

[dih-kree-sing] / dɪˈkri sɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

falling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collapsing descending lowering plunging sliding tumbling weakening

STRONG

abating crumbling declining diminishing ebbing settling sinking slipping subsiding toppling tottering

Antonyms

WEAK

improving increasing rising

NOUN

contraction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decrease deflation recession reduction shrinkage

STRONG

abbreviation abridgment compression condensation condensing confinement constriction curtailment diminution dwindling elision evaporation lessening narrowing omission receding reducing shrinking tightening withdrawal

WEAK

abbreviating abridging confining curtailing cutting down deflating diminishing drawing together evaporating lopping omitting shrivelling tensing withdrawing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enlargement increase

STRONG

expansion opening

WEAK

amplification dilation extension lengthening spread stretch

NOUN

reducing

Synonyms

STRONG

abbreviating compressing condensing contracting contraction dieting diminishing discounting downsizing lessening reduction shortening shrinking

WEAK

cutting down marking down paring down

Antonyms

STRONG

enlargement increase

Example Sentences

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"With decreasing support for humanitarian assistance, we then see more Sudanese look for safety, look for opportunity further afield."

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The 24-year-old forward, a former No. 2 overall draft pick now playing only 17 minutes a game as a reserve, looks to improve her game while decreasing fouls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

According to Airas, this may indicate that inflammation is more noticeable during the earlier stages of the disease before gradually decreasing over time.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

With FAPD, the goal of treatment is decreasing the inflammation that causes irreversible scarring and, if possible, stimulating hair growth in follicles that haven’t been completely damaged.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

The practice actually saved the school money by decreasing the garbage-disposal expenses.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements

decreasing

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