cut down on; make a reduction in

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

reduce in size; reduce physically

lessen and make more modest

make smaller

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

narrow or limit

put down by force or intimidation

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

cook until very little liquid is left

lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

take off weight