cut-down

(verb) cut down on; make a reduction in. Synonyms: reduce, cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back, cut, bring down. Examples: "Reduce your daily fat intake." "The employer wants to cut back health benefits."

(verb) cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete. Synonyms: slash, cut down.

(verb) cause to come or go down. Synonyms: down, knock down, cut down, push down, pull down. Examples: "The policeman downed the heavily armed suspect." "The mugger knocked down the old lady after she refused to hand over her wallet."

(verb) intercept (a player). Synonyms: cut down, cut out.

(verb) cut with a blade or mower. Synonyms: mow, cut down. Example: "Mow the grass."

(verb) cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow. Synonyms: fell, drop, strike down, cut down. Examples: "Strike down a tree." "Lightning struck down the hikers."