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What is another word for Decrease? – 137 Decrease Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    reduce lessen diminish decline drop fall slump plunge shrink contract narrow cut lower minimize curtail abate moderate temper soften alleviate mitigate ease slacken slow decelerate retard check halt stem decrease taper thin weaken enfeeble debilitate

    Meaning of Decrease

    The primary meaning of the word "decrease" is to become or make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity.

    Definitions

    • To become or make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity
    • * To reduce or lessen something, such as a quantity, amount, or degree

    Etymology of Decrease

    The word "decrease" originates from the Old French word "decreistre", which is derived from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "crescere" (meaning "to grow")
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a reduction or lessening of something

    Example Uses

    • The company will decrease production due to low demand
    • * The doctor prescribed medication to decrease the patient's blood pressure
    • * The new policy aims to decrease carbon emissions and reduce pollution

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    increase rise grow expand enlarge augment multiply enhance intensify amplify magnify escalate heighten sharpen strengthen boost elevate lift raise ascend surge swell inflate

    Related Nouns

    reduction decline drop fall slump plunge shrinkage contraction narrowing cut decrease diminution lessening abatement moderation tempering alleviation mitigation easing slackening slowing deceleration retardation

    Related Verbs

    reduce lessen diminish decline drop fall slump plunge shrink contract narrow cut lower minimize curtail abate moderate temper soften alleviate mitigate ease slacken slow decelerate retard

    Related Adjectives

    small small-scale minor minimal slight moderate modest limited reduced decreased lowered lessened diminished contracted narrowed cut lower minimalistic curtailed abated moderated tempered softened alleviated mitigated eased slackened slowed decelerated retarded