Backslide and Lessen

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Backslide verb - Drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards.

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

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

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