Lessen and Overdo

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

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Overdo is an antonym for lessen.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Overdo verb - To describe or express in too strong terms.

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Lessen is an antonym for overdo in carry too far topic.

Nearby Words: overdone, overdoing

lessen little

overdo little

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

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

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