Synonyms of reduced

reduced 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in lowered

Related Words

• lowered
• discounted
• discount
• moderate
• wholesale
• reasonable
• fire-sale
• inexpensive
• affordable
• dirt cheap
• worthless
• budget
• cheap
• low-end
• cheapish
• low
• popular
• chintzy
• valueless
• cheapie
• cut-price
• dime-store
• cut-rate
• cheapo
• bargain-basement
• el cheapo
• ultracheap
• supercheap

Dissimilar Words

• high
• valuable
• expensive
• costly
• increased
• precious
• premium
• dear
• pricey
• inflated
• deluxe
• unreasonable
• steep
• prohibitive
• exorbitant
• spendy
• extravagant
• stiff
• high-ticket
• invaluable
• priceless
• overpriced
• luxurious
• prohibitory
• superexpensive
• ultraexpensive

2

as in diminished

Related Words

• diminished
• compressed
• condensed
• contracted
• dimpled
• cupped
• alveolar
• cavernous
• pockmarked
• hollow
• concave
• crescentic
• recurved
• indented
• sunken
• recessed
• dished
• depressed
• cuplike
• dented
• cuppy

Dissimilar Words

• convex
• enlarged
• risen
• extended
• inflated
• swollen
• expanded
• protuberant
• projecting
• bloated
• distended
• blown up
• bulbous
• puffy
• ballooning
• protruding
• protrusive
• global
• rounded
• bulging
• spherical
• round
• cambered
• puffed
• globular
• domed
• jutting

reduced

2 of 2

verb

past tense of reduce

1

as in demoted

to bring to a lower grade or rank

was reduced from team captain to team member as punishment for his misbehavior on the court

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demoted
• degraded
• dismissed
• downgraded
• busted
• sacked
• laid off
• fired
• disrated
• broke
• downsized
• lowered
• canned
• cashiered
• humiliated
• debased
• humbled
• demeaned
• abased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• raised
• advanced
• promoted
• elevated
• hired

2

as in decreased

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent

you'll have to reduce the amount of money you spend on unnecessary purchases if you want to have any money left for retirement

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

3

as in depressed

to diminish the price or value of

a mortgage crisis that reduced homes to their lowest level in a decade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lowered
• depressed
• sank
• attenuated
• devalued
• shrank
• downgraded
• devaluated
• depreciated
• cheapened
• broke
• marked down
• wrote down
• wrote off
• compressed
• underestimated
• lessened
• debased
• dwindled
• contracted
• undervalued
• demonetized
• downsized
• moderated
• underrated
• abridged
• deflated
• underpriced
• de-escalated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enhanced
• appreciated
• upgraded
• increased
• marked up
• inflated
• blew up
• added
• overestimated
• expanded
• augmented
• extended
• enlarged
• multiplied
• heightened
• compounded
• bloated
• maximized
• amplified
• raised
• overvalued
• overrated
• boosted
• swelled
• escalated
• overpriced
• dilated
• upped
• ballooned
• aggrandized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reduced

Adjective

Other enhancements included a reduced cabin altitude of 4,850 feet, improved soundproofing, a larger galley, and a new 24-inch 4K video display. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

The wearer of the yellow jersey was nailed on for another win, this time in a bunch sprint instead of a reduced pack. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

As a result, the findings cannot establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship between lower sugar intake early in life and a reduced risk of dementia. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The aim is to enhance immersion without distracting from the central narrative, achieved by carefully adjusting peripheral content with blur or reduced contrast. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Many credit card issuers offer temporary hardship assistance to customers experiencing financial setbacks, such as job loss, reduced income, medical expenses or other unexpected challenges. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Michaels went on to plead no contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving and was sentenced to 80 hours of community service. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

In the last year and a half, the White House has moved to boost domestic production of certain pesticides, and reduced regulations to expand access to crop insurance, in addition to raising the estate tax exemption. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Attorneys representing the district argued for reduced fees, but were denied in the judge’s order. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Verb

Although the details of the project – including how the money would be divided between states and how exactly water use would be reduced – are currently undetermined. — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

At a time when Iran dominates political headlines, this novel offered a deeply human perspective on a country too often reduced to geopolitics. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

With 60-plus hours to go until the deadline and the shopping list reduced, Zoll and his pro personnel group searched far and wide for more additions. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Its extraordinary speed was made possible by two powerful nuclear reactors and an advanced titanium hull that reduced weight while allowing deeper dives. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

For last year, the GAO reported, the subsidies reduced premiums by up to $19 a month for more than a third of enrollees, by $20 to $39 for 1 in 5, and $40 to $59 for 12%. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by about half and slightly syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Without it, we are reduced to scouring the corners of the internet for the best solutions. — Dana P. Goldman, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026

Graphics will reportedly be reduced, all of which could affect the quality of broadcasts. — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026