Better and Lessen

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Better

Better verb - To make better.
Usage example: social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
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Lessen is an antonym for better in improve topic.

Lessen

Lessen verb - To lower in character, dignity, or quality.
Usage example: blatant hypocrisy that lessened him in the eyes of the voters
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Better is an antonym for lessen.
Nearby Words: lessening, less
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Common collocations

problem better problem lessen problem
focus better focus lessen focus
bit better bit lessen bit
loss better loss lessen loss
Other words: chances, powers.
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