Lessen and Mitigate

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Lessen

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

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Mitigate is a synonym for lessen in ease topic. In some cases you can use "Mitigate" instead a verb "Lessen", when it comes to topics like lower, increase, reduce, allay. popular alternative

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Mitigate

Mitigate verb - Make less severe or harsh.

Usage example: mitigating circumstances

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Lessen is a synonym for mitigate in ease topic. You can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Mitigate", if it concerns topics such as reduce, alleviate, decrease, check. popular alternative

Nearby Words: mitigation, mitigating, mitigatory

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power	lessen power	mitigate power
impact	lessen impact	mitigate impact
blow	lessen blow	mitigate blow
problem	lessen problem	mitigate problem
Other words: amount, effect, influence, bit, effects, little, suffering, loss, damage, pain, risk, confusion, costs, tensions.

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