Lessen and Modulate

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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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Modulate and lessen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Modulate" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Modulate verb - Fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of.

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Lessen and modulate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Modulate".

Nearby Words: modulation, module, modulator, modulating

lessen amount

modulate amount

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