Cap and Lessen

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Cap verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.

Usage example: the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil

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

Nearby Words: caps, capped, capping

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

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