Lessen and Wither

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

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Wither is a synonym for lessen in shrivel topic. In some cases you can use "Wither" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Wither verb - To lose liveliness, force, or freshness.

Usage example: the old man seemed to wither suddenly upon turning 80

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Lessen is a synonym for wither in diminish topic. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Wither", if it concerns topics such as shrivel.

Nearby Word: withering

reaction	lessen reaction	wither reaction
damage	lessen damage	wither damage

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