Lessen and Withdraw

Lessen

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

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

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Withdraw

Withdraw verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).

Lessen and withdraw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Withdraw".

Nearby Words: withdrawn, withdrawal, withdrawing, withdrawable

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Common collocations

power lessen power withdraw power
powers lessen powers withdraw powers
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