LESSEN


Meaning of LESSEN in English

/ ˈlesn; NAmE / verb

to become or make sth become smaller, weaker, less important, etc.

SYN diminish :

[ v ]

The noise began to lessen.

[ vn ]

to lessen the risk / impact / effect of sth

►  less·en·ing noun [ sing. , U ]:

a lessening of tension

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