reduce synonyms

reduce

v.

  1. To make less

    decrease, lessen, diminish, cut down; see decrease 2.

  2. To defeat

    conquer, overcome, subdue; see defeat 1, 2.

  3. To lower in rank or position

    degrade, demote, abase; see disgrace, humble, humiliate. See syn. study at decrease.

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