Ally
Ally verb - To form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members.
Nearby Words: allying, Allie
Lessen
Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- It is a non-NATO major ally of the US and has cooperated with the militaries, of all nations, their longtime rivals Brazil and Chile; it perhaps did lessen the tension between these countries.
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