LESSEN


Meaning of LESSEN in English

[less.en] vb less.ened ; less.en.ing vi (13c): to shrink in size, number, or degree: decrease ~ vt 1: to reduce in size, extent, or degree

2. a archaic: to represent as of little value b: to lower in status or dignity: degrade syn see decrease

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