Lessen and Turn

Lessen

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Turn

Turn verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

Lessen and turn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Turn".

Nearby Words: turned, turning

Common collocations

power lessen power turn power
thanks lessen thanks turn thanks
control lessen control turn control
time lessen time turn time
Other words: powers.
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