Fall
Fall noun - A change to a lower state or level.
Usage example: last night's record fall in temperature was a sure sign that winter's coming, like it or not
Lessening is a synonym for fall in decline topic. In some cases you can use "Lessening" instead a noun "Fall", when it comes to topics like descent, decrease.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Not the Fall That Kills You: Despite falling from an altitude of 3000 feet, in Deathwing's words, Rainbow Dash survives the crash, mainly due to the numerous tree branches lessening the impact, as well as her vest, which slightly cushioned her fall.
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Lessening and Fall. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/fall/lessening
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