2
tune down(expression, reduce, lower, decrease, trim)
2
wind down(verb, expression, cut, decline, reduce)
1
bankrupt(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
1
bant(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
1
barber(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, curtail)
1
be frugal(manage, save, skimp, conserve, economize)
1
be prudent(manage, save, skimp, conserve, stint)
1
be sparing(manage, save, skimp, conserve, economize)
1
become smaller(verb, expression, decline, reduce, ease)
1
blue pencil(verb, expression, cut, reduce, diminish)
1
break(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
1
bring
1
brush(cut, trim, slash, shred, shear)
1
capsulize
1
cheapen(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
1
clean
1
close(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
1
concentrate
1
confine
1
conquer
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