Lessen and Stilt

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

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Stilt is an antonym for lessen.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Stilt noun - One of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground.

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Lessen is an antonym for stilt in lift up topic.

Nearby Word: stilted

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

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

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