Synonyms of REDUCING

Valid in Scrabble US · 12 points

61 synonyms in 21 meanings 45 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of REDUCING by meaning

any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

cut down on; make a reduction in
Also: cut down, cut back, trim down, trim back, bring down.
make less complex
bring to humbler or weaker state or condition
simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another
lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation
be the essential element
Also: come down, boil down.
reduce in size; reduce physically
lessen and make more modest
make smaller
Also: scale down.
to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons
Not playable in Scrabble US: DEOXIDISE.
narrow or limit
put down by force or intimidation
Also: keep down.
undergo meiosis
reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site
destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
be cooked until very little liquid is left
Also: boil down.
cook until very little liquid is left
Also: boil down.
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
Also: thin out.
take off weight
Also: melt off, lose weight, slim down.