Lessen and Soften

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Lessen

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

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Soften is a synonym for lessen in ease topic. In some cases you can use "Soften" instead a verb "Lessen", when it comes to topics like mitigate, allay.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Soften

Soften verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

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Lessen is a synonym for soften in ease topic. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Soften", if it concerns topics such as calm, mitigate, alleviate, decrease.

Nearby Words: soft, softness, softly, softening, softy

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opinion	lessen opinion	soften opinion
reaction	lessen reaction	soften reaction
attitude	lessen attitude	soften attitude
impact	lessen impact	soften impact
Other words: blow, bit, little, pain, drama.

Both words in one sentence

Not only did she want to go through the table, but when Bubba Ray Dudley tried to soften her landing and lessen the force he used on the throw, she walked up to him, slapped him across the face, and told him "Throw me through the table, asshole".

Source: Wrestling / Mae Young

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