Lessen and Obstruct

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Obstruct verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.

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Lessen and obstruct are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Obstruct".

lessen flow

obstruct flow

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