Lessen and Lower

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Lessen

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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Lower is a synonym for lessen in reduce topic. In some cases you can use "Lower" instead the word "Lessen" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like reduction, narrow, diminish, depreciate. popular alternative
Nearby Words: lessening, less

Lower

Lower verb - To go to a lower level especially abruptly.
Usage example: prices of the new type of televisions lowered considerably as competition and sales increased
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Lessen is a synonym for lower in reduce topic. You can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Lower", if it concerns topics such as reduction, abate, decrease, depreciate. popular alternative
Nearby Words: lowered, lowering, lowermost, lowercase

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opinion lessen opinion lower opinion
quality lessen quality lower quality
heat lessen heat lower heat
stress lessen stress lower stress
Other words: amount, chance, possibility, odds, bit, weight, morale, chances, expectations.
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