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What is another word for Lessen? – 222 Lessen Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diminish reduce decrease lower minimize alleviate mitigate abate ease lighten relieve moderate soften temper calm soothe assuage allay subdue quell quiet still mute hush dampen deaden blunt weaken enfeeble debilitate cripple impair mar spoil blemish tarnish sully cloud obscure darken shade reduce cut slash trim prune pare dock curtail shorten contract compress condense constrict narrow tighten limit restrict constrain circumscribe decrease

    Meaning of Lessen

    The primary meaning of the word "lessen" is to make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity.

    Definitions

    • To make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity
    • * To become or make something less severe, serious, or unpleasant
    • * To diminish or reduce something, such as a problem, a difficulty, or a feeling

    Etymology of Lessen

    The word "lessen" originates from the Old English word "læssan", which is derived from "læs", meaning "less" and the suffix "-an", a verb-forming suffix
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to include various senses, such as reducing, diminishing, or alleviating something

    Example Uses

    • The new policy aims to lessen the burden on low-income families
    • * The medication helps to lessen the symptoms of the disease
    • * The company is trying to lessen its carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    increase enhance augment amplify magnify enlarge expand grow intensify strengthen heighten sharpen exacerbate aggravate worsen deepen broaden lengthen widen thicken multiply duplicate replicate boost raise elevate lift uphold reinforce fortify invigorate energize stimulate accelerate escalate surge

    Related Nouns

    reduction decrease diminution lessening alleviation mitigation abatement easing relief moderation softening tempering calming soothing assuagement allayment subduing quelling quieting stilling muting hushing dampening deadening blunting weakening enfeeblement debilitation crippling impairment mar spoil blemish tarnish sully cloud obscure darkness shade

    Related Verbs

    reduce decrease diminish alleviate mitigate abate ease lighten relieve moderate soften temper calm soothe assuage allay subdue quell quiet still mute hush dampen deaden blunt weaken enfeeble debilitate cripple impair mar spoil blemish tarnish sully cloud obscure darken shade

    Related Adjectives

    small lesser little minimal minor slight negligible insignificant reduced decreased diminished alleviated mitigated abated eased lightened relieved moderate soft tempered calm soothing assuaging allaying subdued quelled quiet still mute hushed dampened deadened blunted weak enfeebled debilitated crippled impaired marred spoiled blemished tarnished sullied clouded obscure dark shaded