Synonyms of decreased

decreased 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in dropped

Related Words

• dropped
• depressed
• under
• receded
• knockdown
• low
• down

Dissimilar Words

• increased
• high
• elevated
• up
• heightened
• raised
• maximum
• extreme
• full
• peaked
• utmost
• escalated
• over
• jacked (up)
• inflated
• maximized
• sky-high
• overflowing
• overloaded
• oversize
• overfilled
• overlarge
• overfull

2

as in reduced

Related Words

• reduced
• diminished
• subdued
• eased
• lessened
• abated
• toned (down)
• alleviated
• lightened
• moderated
• qualified
• superficial
• shallow
• weak
• feeble
• moderate
• light
• soft

Dissimilar Words

• acute
• heavy
• intense
• intensive
• terrible
• violent
• profound
• deep
• explosive
• hard
• fearful
• fierce
• furious
• exquisite
• dreadful
• vicious
• keen
• aggravated
• ferocious
• blistering
• vehement
• frightful
• ghastly
• concentrated
• excruciating
• fearsome
• heavy-duty
• enhanced
• intensified
• almighty
• magnified
• hellacious
• deepened
• accentuated
• heightened
• emphasized

decreased

2 of 2

verb

past tense of decrease

1

as in diminished

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent

workers decreased the volume of water flowing through the pipes in order to prevent an overflow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduced
• diminished
• lowered
• depleted
• eased
• lessened
• dwindled
• minimized
• slashed
• downsized
• abated
• dropped
• dented
• cut
• knocked down
• compressed
• downscaled
• shortened
• de-escalated
• shrank
• curtailed
• contracted
• trimmed
• cut down
• condensed
• constricted
• truncated
• pared
• cut back
• abbreviated
• modified
• clipped
• pruned
• modulated
• abridged
• retrenched
• cropped
• whittled
• nicked
• docked
• deflated
• moderated
• qualified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increased
• expanded
• augmented
• enlarged
• raised
• amplified
• escalated
• boosted
• swelled
• prolonged
• extended
• inflated
• dilated
• lengthened
• blew up
• distended
• added (to)
• elongated
• supplemented
• enhanced
• intensified
• protracted
• complemented
• aggrandized
• heightened
• redoubled

2

as in subsided

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually

the force of the wind slowly decreased until the flowers were standing upright again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diminished
• subsided
• fell
• eased
• declined
• shrank
• vanished
• ebbed
• lessened
• dwindled
• dropped (off)
• waned
• lowered
• receded
• tapered
• died (away or down or out)
• weakened
• drained (away)
• moderated
• fell away
• tapered off
• relented
• abated
• evaporated
• palled
• remitted
• let up
• ratcheted (down)
• phased down
• racheted (down)
• de-escalated
• compressed
• faded (away)
• alleviated
• contracted
• melted (away)
• condensed
• constricted
• slackened
• slowed (down)
• relaxed
• petered (out)
• tailed (off)
• collapsed
• frittered (away)
• gave out
• flagged
• sank
• deflated
• caved (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increased
• built
• expanded
• grew
• intensified
• rose
• accumulated
• enlarged
• mounted
• soared
• swelled
• escalated
• picked up
• waxed
• appeared
• emerged
• mushroomed
• ballooned
• showed up
• burgeoned
• snowballed
• lengthened
• elongated
• distended
• blew up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decreased

Adjective

Some of these studies even suggest a decreased risk of breast cancer with certain formulations of menopausal hormone therapy. — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games. — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026

Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite. — Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026

The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025

Verb

While gasoline demand has decreased, AAA says, citing data from the Energy Information Administration, supply and production also decreased. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

But while demand for the nifty two-seater has substantially decreased, the CX-5 has thrived. — James Raia, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

The percentage and number of women directors in 2025 has significantly decreased since 2024 (a record high 16 women), but was identical to 2008. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

The core leather goods assortment was a standout, with average unit retail (AUR) — the average selling price of an item in a period — rising into the mid-teens as units decreased by low double digits. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026

Stock futures rose after the release, and traders decreased the odds of a Fed hike next month to under 50%. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Its World Investment Report 2025 also says that at the same time, FDI to Latin America and the Caribbean decreased by 12%. — Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

In a recent report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, violent crime decreased across four categories in the first months of this year compared to 2025. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Crimes against society, including prostitution, drug and weapons offenses, decreased slightly, going from 278 incidents last year to 227 incidents so far this year. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026