verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

reduce, ease, diminish, weaken, lessen

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Example Sentences

Example:The company decided to reduce its workforce to save costs.

Definition:to make something smaller in size, amount, number, or degree

From reduce

Example:The teacher decided to ease the homework burden on students.

Definition:to make something less intense, strict, or difficult

From ease

Example:The athlete's performance diminished after the injury.

Definition:to make something smaller in amount, size, or quantity

From diminish

Example:The government's decision weakened its defense.

Definition:to make something less strong, effective, or powerful

From weaken

Example:She decided to lessen her participation in the project.

Definition:to make something less noticeable, serious, or intense

From lessen