Lessen and Rise

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Lessen verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Usage example: the pain should begin to lessen within minutes of taking the medication

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Rise is an antonym for lessen in lower topic.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Rise verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

Usage example: the snow accumulation is rising at an alarming rate

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Lessen is an antonym for rise in topics: increase, ascend, rebel, become apparent, progress in business.

Nearby Words: rising, risen

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