Lessen and Overstate

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

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Overstate is an antonym for lessen.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

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

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Lessen is an antonym for overstate in exaggerate topic.

Nearby Words: overstatement, overstating

appeal	lessen appeal	overstate appeal
influence	lessen influence	overstate influence

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