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
Nick
Nick verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.
Nearby Words: nicked, Nicky, Nicki, Nickie
Common collocations
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Nick and Lessen. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lessen/nick
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