Synonyms for reduce

Other words for “reduce”, grouped by meaning.

We found 33 synonyms for “reduce”. The most common are cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back.

verb cut down on; make a reduction in

verb be the essential element

verb reduce in size; reduce physically

Synonymsshrink

verb make smaller

Oppositesblow up

verb to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons

verb narrow or limit

Synonymstighten

verb put down by force or intimidation

verb reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

verb be cooked until very little liquid is left

verb cook until very little liquid is left

verb lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

verb take off weight

Oppositesgain

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

More about “reduce”