Fade and Lessen

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Fade verb - To cease to be visible.

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Lessen is a synonym for fade in abate topic. In some cases you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Fade", when it comes to topics like dwindle.

Nearby Words: faded, fading

Lessen verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Usage example: the pain should begin to lessen within minutes of taking the medication

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Fade is a synonym for lessen in abate topic. Sometimes you can use "Fade" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

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