Augmentation and Lessening

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Augmentation noun - Something added (as by growth).

Usage example: augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees

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Lessening is an antonym for augmentation in improving topic.

Lessening noun - A change downward.

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Augmentation is an antonym for lessening.

Nearby Words: lessen, lessened, less

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