Lessen and Redouble

Opposite meaning words

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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Redouble is an antonym for lessen.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Redouble verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.

Usage example: rescuers redoubled their efforts to reach the people buried in the rubble after unexpectedly hearing someone call for help

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Lessen is an antonym for redouble in reinforce topic.

Nearby Word: redoubling

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Redouble and Lessen. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lessen/redouble

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