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decrease Synonyms

Another word for decrease

Choosing another word for decrease depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An instance or process of becoming smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree; the amount by which something is reduced.

Usage Example

"Improved insulation resulted in a noticeable reduction in monthly heating costs."

Strongest
reduction
drop
decline
Strong
diminution
lessening
fall
cut
cutback
downturn
abatement

• verb (Context 2)

To become or make smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Usage Example

"Regular physical exercise can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease."

Strongest
reduce
lessen
diminish
drop
Strong
decline
lower
cut
dwindle
subside
abate

Opposites of decrease

The opposite of decrease shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

increase
rise
grow
growth
expand
gain
raise
expansion
See all opposites of decrease

• Nearby Words

decouple
decoupling
decoy
decrease
decreasingly
decree
decrement

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Decrease. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/decrease
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