Lessen and Tenderise

Lessen

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Tenderise

Tenderise verb - Make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer.

Lessen and tenderise are semantically related. You can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Tenderise".
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Tenderise and Lessen. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lessen/tenderise
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