Lessen and Misquote

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

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Misquote is an antonym for lessen.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Misquote verb - Quote incorrectly.

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Lessen is an antonym for misquote in topics: exaggerate, overstate.

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Misquote and Lessen. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lessen/misquote

Lessen & Misquote. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lessen/misquote>.

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