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)
decrease11diminish14fall7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change magnitudeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
break11shrink13shrivel13taper7
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fly9vanish12vaporize22break11ease offease upflag8slacken offweaken13boil downconcentrate15decoct11reduce9contract12shrink13shrink13shrivel13shrivel upwither12abate7die awaylet upslack11slack offdeflate11dwindle12dwindle awaydwindle downremit7de-escalatedepreciate15devaluate13devalue11undervalue14shorten10thin outdecline10go downwane7wane7wane7decelerate13slow7slow downslow updecrescendo17
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Make become smaller
Example: "He decreased his staff"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decrease11minify14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
suppress12mitigate11pare6pare down
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circumscribe22confine tolimit7boil downconcentrate15reduce9reduce9shrink13abbreviate17abridge11contract12cut5foreshorten17reduce9shorten10abate7slack11slake9lour4lower8turn downde-escalateweaken13minimise12minimize21bring downcut5cut backcut downreduce9trim6trim backtrim downcut5relax12slack11slack upslacken13belittle10diminish14
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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.