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

Adult admission decreased by a few dollars, and children’s tickets are now $10 every day, all day. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

The likelihood that a domestic violence suspect will face prosecution has decreased in the past several years. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

In the 2025-26 school year compared to the year prior, for example, the number of physical aggression, fighting and technology violations decreased, as did students leaving without permission, Monday’s presentation noted. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Driven by growing employer health insurance contributions, salaries decreased from 91% of total worker compensation in 1960 to an average of 82% in the past decade, according to CBO’s analysis. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Since high-performing magnet schools tend to enroll the most privileged students and experienced staff, other nearby public schools might experience drawbacks, like decreased enrollment and more staff turnover. — Beth Lloyd, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

What else changes Although officer staffing has fallen in recent years, violent crime has also decreased by about 40% since 2021, according to IMPD data. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026

In a preview of Friday’s part 2 drop shared by PEOPLE on Thursday, Phillips explained how her social bandwidth has decreased over the years. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to around 65 mph with higher gusts, and gradual weakening is forecast during the next few days, according to the hurricane center. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026