Apply and Lessen

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Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

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Lessen and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Apply".

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

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Apply and lessen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

power	apply power	lessen power
thanks	apply thanks	lessen thanks
amount	apply amount	lessen amount
effect	apply effect	lessen effect
Other words: time, bit, effects, damage, penalty, logic, powers.

The default 10% don't apply if you die to another player though, probably to lessen the frustration when you get killed by much higher level characters (or ambushed by another player while low on health from fighting monsters).

Source: Continuing Is Painful

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