DECREASE Synonyms
There are 28 synonyms of the word
decrease.
(exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word decrease. (close relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word decrease. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DECREASE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | lessen | verbv | ||||
| 2 | abate | verbv | ||||
| 3 | diminish | verbv | ||||
| 4 | lower | verbv | ||||
| 5 | reduce | verbv | ||||
| 6 | shrink | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | contract | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 8 | curtail | verbv | ||||
| 9 | downsize | verbv | ||||
| 10 | dwindle | verbv | ||||
| 11 | minimize | verbv | ||||
| 12 | decrement | verbv | ||||
| 13 | fall | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | reduction | nounn | ||||
| 15 | cut | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | diminution | nounn | ||||
| 17 | drop | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | drop-off | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | lessening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 20 | loss | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DECREASE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
decrease, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
change
abate
alter
alteration
amount
contract
curtail
cut
decline
diminish
dwindle
lessen
lower
minimize
modification
modify
process
reduce
shrink
taper
Phrases (3)
change magnitudechange of magnitudephysical process
