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paring down

NOUN
reducing
Synonyms
STRONG
abbreviating compressing condensing contracting contraction decreasing dieting diminishing discounting downsizing lessening reduction shortening shrinking
WEAK
cutting down marking down
Antonyms
STRONG
enlargement increase
NOUN
trimming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pruning
STRONG
clipping cropping shortening snipping trim
WEAK
cutting away shaving off
Antonyms
WEAK
achievement extending increasing success triumph victory

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