Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Lessen.
Lessen - as a verb
Decrease in size, extent, or range
Example: "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decreasediminishfallHypernyms (Closely Related)
change magnitudeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
breakshrinkshriveltaper
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Make become smaller
Example: "He decreased his staff"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decreaseminifyHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
suppressmitigateparepare down
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circumscribeconfine tolimitboil downconcentratereducereduceshrinkabbreviateabridgecontractcutforeshortenreduceshortenabateslackslakelourlowerturn downde-escalateweakenminimiseminimizebring downcutcut backcut downreducetrimtrim backtrim downcutrelaxslackslack upslackenbelittlediminish
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Example Sentences
"She tried to lessen the pain by taking a painkiller."
"He apologized to lessen the impact of his mistake."
"The government implemented new policies to lessen the unemployment rate."
"She decided to lessen her workload by delegating some tasks to her team members."
"Regular exercise can help lessen the risk of heart disease."
Word Game Points
Is LESSEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lessen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LESSEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is LESSEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lessen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLESSEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is LESSEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lessen is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLESSEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
