14
decrease(noun, verb, stop, drop, slow)
12
lower(verb, stop, drop, slow)
11
lessen(verb, stop, drop, slow)
10
descend(verb, stop, drop, slow)
8
diminish(verb, stop, drop, slow)
7
weaken(verb, stop, drop, slow)
6
abbreviate
6
curtail(verb, stop, drop, slow)
4
abate
4
dwindle
4
improve
4
shorten(verb, stop, drop, slow)
3
de-escalate
3
downsize
3
fall(noun, verb, stop, drop, slow)
3
reduce(verb, stop, drop, slow)
2
abridge(verb, stop, drop, slow)
2
contract(verb, stop, drop, slow)
2
shrink(verb, stop, drop, slow)
2
wane
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