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decrement

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Synonyms and Antonyms of decrement

the amount by which something is lessened

each decrement in amount is limited to one third of the previous total

Synonyms of decrement

abatement, decline, decrease, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Words Related to decrement

deduction, subtraction

downturn, slip, slump

curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms of decrement

accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement

continuation, extension

upswing, uptrend, upturn

Antonyms of decrement

boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

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