Reduce
Lessen
Synonyms: Lessen, make smaller, bring down, turn down, take the edge off, shrink, contract, foreshorten, taper, abbreviate, concentrate, deplete, cut, make cutbacks in, trim, prune, curtail, moderate, ease, mitigate, qualify, relax, amortize, lower the price of, cheapen, discount, offer at a giveaway price, knock down, make less, lower, decrease, diminish, minimize, narrow, shorten, truncate, close, condense, abridge, axe, cut back/down, scale down, slim (down), chop, limit, lighten, dilute, commute, alleviate, abate, make cheaper, lower/cut in price, mark down, put on sale, and slash.
Force into
Synonyms: Bring to, force into, bring to the point of, and drive into.
Example Sentences
We need to reduce waste now.
Exercise can reduce stress levels.
They aim to reduce costs.
She’s trying to reduce sugar intake.