Lessening and Tempering

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Lessening noun - A change downward.

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Tempering and lessening are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempering" instead the word "Lessening" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: lessen, lessened, less

Tempering noun - Hardening something by heat treatment.

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Lessening and tempering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessening" instead the word "Tempering" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: temper, tempered, temperance

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