v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: ABRIDGE 1, curtail, lessen, minify
2
Synonyms: DECREASE , abate, ||bate, close, drain (away), dwindle, lessen, reduce, taper, taper off
Related Words: ebb, subside, wane; moderate, temper; attenuate, extenuate
Contrasted Words: aggravate, enhance, heighten, intensify
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Synonyms: DECRY 2, abuse, belittle, depreciate, derogate, detract (from), disparage, dispraise, minimize, write off