What is another word for reduces?

Common synonyms for reduces include deoxidize, tighten, trimback, dilute, shorten.

What is the opposite of reduces?

Antonyms of reduces include increases, augments, expands, amplifies, enlarges.

Synonyms for

Reduces

Verb / rʌˈdu:sʌz / / rɪˈdu:sɪz / / ri:ˈdu:sɪz / Another word for reduces — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Synonyms & similar words

deoxidize tighten trimback dilute shorten concentrate shrink oxidize subdue comedown slimdown oxidise expand thin bringdown boildown slenderize blowup trim decoct trimdown abridge loseweight contract quash decrease diminish lessen lower shrink curtail minimize dwindle downsize compress condense abridge abbreviate shorten truncate simplify streamline moderate mitigate

Synonyms by register

Formal

diminishes lessens mitigates curtails

Informal

cuts down brings down tones down eases up

Literary

abates dwindles subsides

Antonyms

increases augments expands amplifies enlarges escalates grows

Common collocations

reduces the risk
reduces the cost
reduces the impact
reduces the amount
reduces the size
reduces the number
reduces stress
reduces consumption

Word family

noun reduction

verb reduce

adjective reductive

adverb reductively

Usage note

Often used with 'to' to indicate the resulting state or quantity. Be mindful of its directness; sometimes softer alternatives like 'lessens' or 'mitigates' are more appropriate.

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