reduce |
struggle |
As verbs the difference between reduce and struggle
is that
reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair while
struggle is to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (
for or
against), to contend.
As a noun struggle is
strife, contention, great effort.
demean |
reduce |
Related terms |
Demean is a related term of reduce.
As verbs the difference between demean and reduce
is that
demean is to debase; to lower; to degrade or
demean can be to manage; to conduct; to treat while
reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.
As a noun demean
is (archaic) management; treatment or
demean can be demesne.
prick |
reduce |
Related terms |
Prick is a related term of reduce.
In lang=en terms the difference between prick and reduce
is that
prick is to become sharp or acid; to turn sour, as wine while
reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition.
As verbs the difference between prick and reduce
is that
prick is to pierce or puncture slightly while
reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.
As a noun prick
is a small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.
reduce |
surmount |
Related terms |
Reduce is a related term of surmount.
As verbs the difference between reduce and surmount
is that
reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair while
surmount is to get over; to overcome.
overthrow |
reduce |
Related terms |
Overthrow is a related term of reduce.
In lang=en terms the difference between overthrow and reduce
is that
overthrow is to bring about the downfall of (a government, etc), especially by force while
reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition.
As verbs the difference between overthrow and reduce
is that
overthrow is to throw down to the ground, to overturn or
overthrow can be (intransitive) to throw (something) so that it goes too far while
reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.
As a noun overthrow
is a removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force or
overthrow can be (sports) a throw that goes too far.
rout |
reduce |
Related terms |
Rout is a related term of reduce.
In lang=en terms the difference between rout and reduce
is that
rout is to defeat completely, forcing into disorderly retreat while
reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition.
In legal|lang=en terms the difference between rout and reduce
is that
rout is (legal) a disturbance of the peace by persons assembled together with intent to do a thing which, if executed, would make them rioters, and actually making a motion toward the executing thereof while
reduce is (legal) to convert to written form (usage note: this verb almost always take the phrase "to writing").
As verbs the difference between rout and reduce
is that
rout is to make a noise; roar; bellow; snort or
rout can be to beat; strike; assail with blows or
rout can be to defeat completely, forcing into disorderly retreat or
rout can be to search or root in the ground, as a swine while
reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.
As a noun rout
is a noise; a loud noise; a bellowing; a shouting; clamor; an uproar; disturbance; tumult or
rout can be a violent movement; a great or violent stir; a heavy blow; a stunning blow; a stroke or
rout can be a troop; a throng; a company; an assembly; especially, a traveling company or throng.
quell |
reduce |
Synonyms |
Quell is a synonym of reduce.
As a noun quell
is source.
As a verb reduce is
to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.
incline |
reduce |
As verbs the difference between incline and reduce
is that
incline is while
reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.
reduce |
scaledown |
As a verb reduce
is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.
As a noun scaledown is
the act or result of scaling down.
reduce |
fade |
In transitive terms the difference between reduce and fade
is that
reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition while
fade is to cause to fade.
In intransitive terms the difference between reduce and fade
is that
reduce is to lose weight while
fade is to sink away; to disappear gradually; to grow dim; to vanish.
As an adjective fade is
strong; bold; doughty.
As a noun fade is
a golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the right. See slice, hook, draw.
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