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1. lessen - verb

· decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper"

Synonym(s): decrease, diminish, fall

Hypernym(s): change_magnitude




2. lessen - verb

· make smaller; "He decreased his staff"

Synonym(s): decrease, minify

Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify




3. lessen - verb

· wear off or die down; "The pain subsided"

Synonym(s): subside

Hypernym(s): weaken





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