Lesser
Lesser adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- When a person gets labeled as something negative or lesser, their own self-expectations are lowered or altered in reaction.
Source: Analysis / Iris Zero -
Negative Continuity: Most obviously in the silent episodes, and to a lesser extent in the talkie ones.
Source: Western Animation / Æon Flux -
A lesser example; While bleeding out and on negative hit points, Fox accepts a healing potion, but takes a moment to wash the orc spit off of it, dropping down to negative 9 hit points while she does so.
Source: Webcomic / Goblins
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