6
slackening(noun, alleviation, let-up)
6
truncation(noun, decrease)
5
abasement(noun, drop, decrease, shame, depression)
5
addition
5
constriction(noun, cut, decline, decrease, depression)
5
conversion(noun, continuance in action)
5
cutback(noun, act, cut, decline, increase)
5
derogation(noun, shame, disgrace, humiliation, detraction)
5
descent(noun, drop, decline, decrease, tumble)
5
detraction(noun, withdrawal, removal, detraction)
5
drawback(discount, deduction, markdown)
5
epitome(review, outline, survey, essence, concentration)
5
evolution(numeration, continuance in action)
5
fall(noun, drop, cut, decline, decrease)
5
shrinking(noun, decrease, depression, want, need)
5
weakening(noun, decrease)
4
alleviation(noun, decrease, weakening, lessening, vindication)
4
approximation
4
attenuation(noun, decrease, weakening, contraction)
4
attrition(noun, decline, decrease, discount, lessening)
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