reducer
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- noun
- /rɪˈdjuːsər/
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reductor
- So in his mind, in my mind, this is a risk reducer, not a risk increaser.
- a stress reducer
Like or for me it's a massive stress reducer and kind of like keeps me more alert even driving around LA.
- Like or for me it's a massive stress reducer and kind of like keeps me more alert even driving around LA.
Examples
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- I run to the cemetery every morning, it's a great stress reducer.
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However, students reported spending time with family as the biggest stress reducer.
Academic text (2008) -
Communication is a powerful stress reducer.
Academic text (1998) -
I know that at least for me, this is a huge anxiety reducer, as I'm always more comfortable when I know where I'm headed.
Blog text (2) -
Many people find yoga to be an effective stress reducer after a long day at work.
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Regular exercise is known to be a great anxiety reducer for many individuals.
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Taking deep breaths is a simple yet powerful reducer of stress and tension.
Synonyms
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6.1
A tool or person that makes things smaller in size
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5.8
A person or thing that makes something smaller
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4.6
Something that makes people feel less excited
A substance added to another to make it less strong, like water
A machine that mixes liquids or gases to make them less concentrated
A device that spreads heat or energy to prevent damage
A substance that gives electrons to another substance in a chemical reaction
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Etymology
Reducer comes from reduce (from re- 'back' and ducere 'to lead'), so the word means 'to make less'. That is why a reducer is any device or substance that lowers the level, amount, or intensity of something.