| dilute(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease) |
| downgrade(verb, cut, check, reduce, decrease) |
| downsize(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce) |
| drain(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease) |
| impair(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease) |
| minify(verb, decline, reduce, restrain, ease) |
| minimize(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce) |
| pare(verb, cut, check, reduce, diminish) |
| rebate(verb, take, change, give, cut) |
| scale down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check) |
| shorten(verb, cut, reduce, restrain, halt) |
| step down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check) |
| take from(verb, expression, take, remove, reduce) |
| taper(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease) |
| taper off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, decline) |
| tighten belt(verb, expression, keep, reduce, maintain) |
| truncate(verb, cut, decline, reduce, restrain) |
| tune down(verb, expression, reduce, lower, decrease) |
| wind down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, decline) |
| abate(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce) |