6
lower(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease)
6
weaken(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
4
decrease(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce)
4
lessen(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce)
4
step down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reduce, decrease)
4
subside(verb, diminish, decrease, lessen, wane)
3
abate(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce)
3
decline(verb, reduce, ease, diminish, lower)
3
diminish(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce)
3
downsize(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce)
3
dwindle(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
3
ease(verb, decline, reduce, diminish, lower)
3
ebb(verb, ease, diminish, decrease, lessen)
3
reduce(verb, check, decline, ease, diminish)
3
shrink(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
3
taper off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, decline, reduce)
3
wane(verb, ease, diminish, decrease, lessen)
2
amputate(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
2
clip(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce)
2
contract(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
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