5
shorten(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
5
star(noun, light, flash, shine, glow)
5
tapered(adjective, fine, thin, slim, restricted)
5
tapering(adjective, fine, thin, slim, restricted)
5
thin(verb, adjective, quiet, decline, reduce)
5
torch(noun, light, rush, flash, shine)
5
truncate(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease)
5
weaken(verb, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
5
wick
4
acuminate(verb, adjective, dress, edge, pointed)
4
compress(verb, diminish)
4
crop(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
4
deflate(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
4
erode(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
4
illuminator
4
match(noun, spill)
4
moon
4
pare(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
4
peter out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drop, decline)
4
shave(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
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