Lessen and Minimize

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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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Minimize is a synonym for lessen in reduce topic. In some cases you can use "Minimize" instead a verb "Lessen", when it comes to topics like diminish, lower. popular alternative
Nearby Words: lessening, less

Minimize

Minimize verb - Make small or insignificant.
Usage example: Let's minimize the risk
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Lessen is a synonym for minimize in diminish topic. You can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Minimize", if it concerns topics such as reduce, belittle, keep down, underrate. popular alternative
Nearby Words: minimise, minimum, minimal, minimization, minimizing

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impact lessen impact minimize impact
control lessen control minimize control
stress lessen stress minimize stress
amount lessen amount minimize amount
Other words: chance, effect, possibility, odds, time, effects, weight, suspicion, suffering, loss, damage, pain, penalty, losses, risk, confusion, strife, costs, casualties, chances, powers, deaths, injuries.
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