What is another word for reducing?

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

What is the opposite of reducing?

Antonyms of reducing include increasing, expanding, enlarging, growing, amplifying.

Synonyms for

Reducing

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

Definition

Making 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 reduction abridge loseweight contract decreasing diminishing lessening lowering cutting curtailing abating mitigating moderating minimizing constricting compressing contracting narrowing shrinking weakening attenuating dwindling subduing

Synonyms by register

Formal

diminishing lessening decreasing curtailing

Informal

cutting back scaling down chipping away at dialing down

Literary

abating waning ebbing

Antonyms

increasing expanding enlarging growing amplifying escalating augmenting

Common collocations

reducing poverty
reducing emissions
reducing risk
reducing costs
reducing the size
reducing the impact
reducing stress

Word family

noun reduction

verb reduce

adjective reductive

adverb reductively

Usage note

The word 'reducing' often implies making something smaller in size, amount, or degree. Be mindful of the context, as it can sometimes have negative connotations, such as 'reducing someone to tears'.

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