Hew and Lessen

Hew

Hew verb - To bring down by cutting.
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Lessen and hew are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Hew".

Lessen

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less
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