Lessened — synonyms, definition

1. lessened (Adjective)

diminished vitiated weakened

lessened (Adjective) — Impaired by diminution.

lessened (Adjective) — Decreased in severity; made less harsh.

2. lessened (Verb)

decreased fell minified subsided

lessened (Verb) — Become smaller or less in size, extent, or range. ex. "The amount of homework lessened towards the end of the semester"

lessened (Verb) — Make smaller. ex. "He lessened his staff"

lessened (Verb) — Wear off or die down. ex. "The pain lessened"

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