Reduce Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-do͝os, -dyo͝os
To make short or shorter the duration or extent of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abridge
  2. abbreviate
  3. shorten
  4. condense
  5. come-down
  6. foreshorten
  7. curtail
  8. cut
  9. contract
  10. boil down
To lower in rank or position
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. degrade
  2. demote
  3. break
  4. bump
  5. tighten
  6. shrink
  7. downgrade
  8. abase
  9. bust
Cook until very little liquid is left
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. boil down
  2. concentrate
  3. decoct
To bring down, as in extent, amount, or degree; diminish.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. decrease

Words Related to Reduce

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Reduce Sentence Examples

  • He began first a short ascent, then a drop to a sharp curve he nearly missed, causing him to reduce his speed further.

  • The statement didn't reduce Burgess's concern an iota.

  • Inversnaid was the site of a fort built in 1713 to reduce the clan to subjection.

  • Separating might increase the risks for some, but it would reduce the risk of everyone being captured.

  • This high carrying capacity has worked in several ways to reduce the cost of transportation.

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