What is another word for was reduced to?

Pronunciation: [wɒz ɹɪdjˈuːst tuː] (IPA)

There are various ways to replace the phrase "was reduced to" while retaining its intended meaning. Firstly, the phrase could be substituted with "suffered a decrease" or "witnessed a decline". Alternatively, "diminished to" or "fell to" could be used. Synonyms like "dropped to", "plunged to", or "lowered to" may also be used depending on the context of the sentence. Additionally, "degraded to" or "came down to" can be used in formal writing. Lastly, "slid to", "descended to", or "dwindled to" are also viable options that one can use in their writing.

What are the hypernyms for Was reduced to?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Was reduced to

  • When I got to the reading all the work, I was reduced to being an actor in an experimental play that I'd already written. And I didn't want to be an actor.
    David Antin
  • Without movie parts I was reduced to freak status. I just couldn't stand it.
    Bela Lugosi
  • If a gentleman, or an inferior thane, killed a stag in the king's forests, he was degraded from his rank; if a ceorl, or husbandman, committed the same offence, he was reduced to slavery; and if a slave killed one, he suffered death. Magistrates were appointed, in every county, or shire, to put these laws in execution, and under them were appointed inferior officers or gamekeepers, whose province it was to apprehend the offenders.
    Joseph Strutt
  • I read the book of Job over and over. Poor Job. He was afflicted. According to the Bible, he was a just man. But Satan said, “You put your finger on him, and injure him, and he won’t be such a just, devout man.” So God said to Satan, “Do anything you want with him, but spare his life.” And so he was afflicted. His children deserted him — he lost everything. He was reduced to sackcloth and ashes. Even his wife said, “Curse God and die.” But he didn’t. But he did rebuke God. He said, “I’ve lived a devout life. Worshipped You. I was just to my fellow man. Accomplished all I could in Your name. Look what’s happened.” And God answered him, “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the world? Where were you when I created the galaxies and the universes? Answer as a man! Gird up your loins and answer as a man!” That’s the subject of my next book.
    Taylor Caldwell
  • The world was reduced to the surface of her skin and her inner self was safe from all bitterness.
    Gabriel García Márquez

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