Condense and Lessen

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Condense verb - To become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter.

Usage example: over time the once-fluffy material in the pillow had condensed into a lumpy wad

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

Nearby Words: condensation, condensing, condenser, condensable, condensational

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

Usage example: we lessened our efforts as it became clear they weren't having an effect

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

power	condense power	lessen power
damage	condense damage	lessen damage

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