143. Decrease
Usage Examples:
The population of the area has decreased radically.
Synonyms:
decrement, diminish, fall, lessen, reduction, drop, decline, downtrend
کاهش دادن، کاهش یافتن
( Test )
Even if he were victorious in the duel, and both did not die, yet the noise of the firearms would greatly ________ his chances of escape.
Source: Rupert of Hentzau
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