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Definitions for Lessen

[1] to become less.
[2] to make less; reduce.
[3] Archaic . to represent as less; depreciate; disparage.
[4] to make or become less
[5] (tr) to make little of

Words related to Lessen

mitigate, dilute, erode, slacken, minimize, ease, shrink, impair, dwindle, decrease, abate, narrow, diminish, curtail, lighten, weaken, decline, cut, clip, taper

Words nearby Lessen

lespedeza, lesquerella, less, less than, lessee, lessen, lesseps, lesser, lesser antilles, lesser ape, lesser bear

Origin of Lessen

1300–50; late Middle English lessenen, lasnen (see less, -en1); replacing Middle English lessen

Words that may be confused with Lessen

lessen, lesson

Other words from Lessen

un·less·ened , adjective

Synonyms for Lessen

abate, curtail, decrease, dilute, diminish, dwindle, ease, erode, impair, lighten, minimize, mitigate, narrow, shrink, slacken, taper off, weaken, abridge, amputate, attenuate, clip, close, contract, crop, cut, de-escalate, decline, degrade, downsize, drain, minify, moderate, soft-pedal, taper, thin, truncate, become smaller, cut back, die down, grow less, roll back, slack up, slow down, take the bite out, take the edge off, take the sting out, wind down