| abridge(verb, close, decline, reduce, diminish) |
| affix(verb, hold, secure, join, fasten) |
| attach(verb, hold, fix, secure, settle) |
| back |
| band(verb, hold, secure, join, link) |
| batten(verb, hold, secure, join, fasten) |
| bolt(verb, hold, fix, secure, settle) |
| button(verb, hold, fix, secure, settle) |
| catch(verb, hold, secure, settle, join) |
| cinch(verb, secure, restrain, connect, fasten) |
| compact(verb, close, restrict, crowd, contract) |
| concentrate(verb, close, restrict, crowd, contract) |
| connect(verb, hold, change, fix, secure) |
| cut(verb, change, correct, alter, amend) |
| decoct |
| deoxidize |
| diminish(contract, contraction, taper) |
| draw in(verb, phrasal verb, contraction) |
| encumber |
| epitomize(verb, close, decline, reduce, diminish) |