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To reduce something

salami-slice

verb

to gradually reduce something, especially an amount of money that is spent, by giving everything less money, rather than deciding what is important and what is not

top-slice

verb

to reduce an amount of money

salami-slicing

noun

cut back

to reduce the amount of something, especially money that you spend

reduce

verb

to make something smaller or less in size, amount, importance, etc.

shrivel

verb

to make something weaker or smaller in amount

minimize

verb

to reduce something harmful or unpleasant to the smallest amount or degree

halve

verb

to reduce something to half its original size, number, or amount

lower

verb

to reduce something in number, amount, value, or strength

decrease

verb

to reduce something

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