Lessen and Ripen

Opposite meaning words

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

Show all Definitions

Ripen is an antonym for lessen.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Ripen verb - To become mature.

Show all Definitions

Lessen is an antonym for ripen in mature topic.

Cite this Source

Ripen and Lessen. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lessen/ripen

Lessen & Ripen. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lessen/ripen>.

Ripen or Lessen. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lessen/ripen.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "lessen" and "ripen" have occurred on timeline