overreduce

/ɒvərˈriːdʒuːs/

Definitions

1. verb

to reduce something to less than its required or necessary amount or degree

“The manager was accused of overreducing the budget, which affected the company’s productivity.”

2. verb

to make something less in amount, degree, or size than it should be

“The overreduction of the recipe resulted in a flavorless dish.”

Synonyms

  • overcut
  • overdiminish
  • understate

Antonyms

  • overextend
  • overincrease
  • overstate