6
recede(verb, stop, drop, dull, close)
6
shrink(verb, drop, close, cut, decline)
5
abridge(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease)
5
constrict(verb, contract)
5
curtail(verb, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
5
depreciate(verb, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
5
abbreviate(verb, decline, reduce, moderate, diminish)
5
clip(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease)
5
close(verb, adjective, drop, decline, reduce)
5
concentrate(verb, diminish)
5
condense(verb, cut, diminish, decrease, lessen)
5
decline(verb, stop, drop, dull, close)
5
decrement(noun, verb, act, increase, diminish)
5
fade(verb, drop, close, decline, reduce)
5
fire
5
lamp(noun, light, flash, shine, glow)
5
lantern(noun, light, flash, shine, glow)
5
lighten(verb, drop, decline, reduce, ease)
5
minimize(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
5
nip(verb, diminish)
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