Lighten up and Lessen

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Lighten up verb - Make lighter or brighter.

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Lessen and lighten up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Lighten up".

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

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Lighten up and lessen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lighten up" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

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