Lessen and Screen

Lessen

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

Screen and lessen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Screen" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Screen

Screen verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Lessen and screen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Screen".

Nearby Words: screened, screening, scree, screenful
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