Synonyms: tapering
Definition: the act of gradually lowering the size or amount
Usage: the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose
Similar words: lowering
Definition: the act of causing to become less
Synonyms: dwindling, tapering, tapering off
Definition: gradually decreasing until little remains
Similar words: decreasing
Definition: becoming less or smaller
Synonyms: tapered, tapering, narrowing
Definition: becoming gradually narrower
Usage: long tapering fingers; trousers with tapered legs