Downscale and Prolong

Downscale

Downscale verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.
Usage example: the poor economy forced the plant to downscale production

Prolong is an antonym for downscale.

Prolong

Prolong verb - To make longer.

Downscale is an antonym for prolong.

Nearby Words: prolongation, prolonging
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