1
culling(verb, diminishing)
1
cutting
1
cutting back
1
cutting down(expression, decrease, depression, reduction, shrinking)
1
decrease(noun, depression, reduction, recession, devaluation)
1
deducting(verb, decreasing)
1
deflation(decrease, depression, reduction, recession, devaluation)
1
discontinuing(verb, curtailing)
1
downgrading(verb, diminishing)
1
drawing together(expression, decrease, depression, reduction, recession)
1
elision(decrease, depression, reduction, recession, devaluation)
1
epitomizing
1
fragmenting(verb, curtailing)
1
lightening(verb, diminishing)
1
minifying
1
narrowing(verb, decrease, depression, reduction, recession)
1
nipping(verb, diminishing)
1
reduction(noun, decrease, depression, recession, devaluation)
1
retrenching
1
shaving(verb, diminishing)
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