verb (to make smaller) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

reduce, diminish

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Example Sentences

Example:He managed to reduce the tax burden on middle-income families.

Definition:Make smaller or less in amount, extent, or degree.

From reduce

Example:The new government vowed to diminish the influence of foreign powers in the region.

Definition:Make less in size, amount, or force; cause to appear less important or powerful.

From diminish