Lessen and Reduce

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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
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Reduce is a synonym for lessen in diminish topic. In some cases you can use "Reduce" instead a verb "Lessen", when it comes to topics like activity, trim, quantity, reduction. popular alternative
Nearby Words: lessening, less

Reduce

Reduce verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.
Usage example: you'll have to reduce the amount of money you spend on unnecessary purchases if you want to have any money left for retirement
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Lessen is a synonym for reduce in decrease topic. You can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Reduce", if it concerns topics such as trim, quantity, reduction, increase. popular alternative
Nearby Words: reduced, reduction, reducing, reducible

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quality lessen quality reduce quality
power lessen power reduce power
impact lessen impact reduce impact
stress lessen stress reduce stress
Other words: amount, chance, effect, time, influence, effects, weight, effectiveness, morale, damage, pain, risk, costs, casualties, chances, powers.
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