Lessen and Trim

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

Usage example: we lessened our efforts as it became clear they weren't having an effect

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Trim verb - Cut down on; make a reduction in.

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Lessen and trim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Trim".

Nearby Words: trimming, trimmer, trimly

bit	lessen bit	trim bit
robes	lessen robes	trim robes

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Trim and Lessen. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lessen/trim

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