Appear and Lessen

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Appear

Appear verb - To come into view.
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Lessen is an antonym for appear.
Nearby Words: appearance, appearing

Lessen

Lessen verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.
Usage example: the pain should begin to lessen within minutes of taking the medication
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Appear is an antonym for lessen.
Nearby Words: lessening, less
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Common collocations

thanks appear thanks lessen thanks
amount appear amount lessen amount
chance appear chance lessen chance
time appear time lessen time
Other words: bit.

Both words in one sentence

  • This trope is also useful for killing a Sacrificial Lamb off in the beginning that the author doesn't want to appear as a main character in the rest of the work, whether to avoid Fridge Logic, or to lessen the burden of the hero on their Heroic Journey.
    Source: Forgotten Fallen Friend
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