15 entries under reduction topic. ×

8
reduce(verb, lessen, tone, understatement)
8
understate(verb, lessen, tone, state)
4
de-emphasize(verb, lessen, tone, understatement)
4
minimize(verb, lessen, tone, understatement)
2
play down(verb, lessen, tone, phrasal verb)
1
belittle(verb, lessen, tone)
1
decrease(verb, lessen, tone, understatement)
1
diminish(verb, lessen, tone, understatement)
1
discount(verb, lessen, tone)
1
disparage(verb, lessen, tone)
1
lessen(verb, tone, understatement)
1
subdue(verb, lessen, tone, understatement)
1
tone down(verb, lessen, tone, understatement)
1
underemphasize(verb, lessen, tone)
1
weaken(verb, lessen, tone, understatement)
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