1
curtail(verb, cut, check, reduce, decrease)
1
cut(verb, check, reduce, decrease, slow)
1
cut down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check)
1
cut down to size(verb, expression, idiom, reduce, destroy)
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cut to the quick(expression, idiom, upset, crush, shame)
1
damp
1
de-escalate(verb, cut, check, reduce, decrease)
1
debauch(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, lower)
1
declare
1
deflate(verb, upset, cut, check, reduce)
1
degenerate(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
1
dement
1
demoralize(verb, reduce, ruin, weaken, subdue)
1
demoting
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demotion
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deny(verb, upset, crush, confuse, shame)
1
deplume
1
deprave(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, lower)
1
deprioritize
1
deprive
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