1. (verb) decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
the act of decreasing or reducing something
Synonyms: reducing, lessening, simplification, decrease, reduction, decrement, drop-off, step-down, decline, diminution
2. (verb) leave office, quit, step down, resign
give up or retire from a position
Synonyms: drop by the wayside, submit, quit, foreswear, de-escalate, chuck up the sponge, leave office, fall by the wayside, throw in, vacate, lay off, discontinue, drop out, step down, take leave, renounce, weaken, give up, release, resign, cease, depart, relinquish, stop, reconcile, throw in the towel, free
3. (verb) de-escalate, weaken, step down
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
Synonyms: subvert, step down, counteract, soften, resign, countermine, quit, leave office, de-escalate, dampen, break, sabotage, damp, weaken, undermine
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Synonyms and Antonyms of step-down 
