Synonyms of step-down

step-down

noun

as in reduction

the amount by which something is lessened

took a huge step-down in income when she switched from a law career to one in social work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduction
• decrease
• drop
• decline
• dent
• diminution
• depletion
• decrement
• loss
• shrinkage
• depression
• abatement
• falloff
• drop-off
• diminishment
• slump
• fall
• subtraction
• deduction
• cutback
• downturn
• curtailment
• cut
• retrenchment
• slip
• shortening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• gain
• increment
• addition
• enlargement
• rise
• boost
• raise
• step-up
• accumulation
• supplement
• extension
• accrual
• accretion
• continuation
• uptick
• upturn
• upswing
• uptrend