lessen is the dictionary form of lessenes Definition of lessen
1
[ verb ] decrease in size, extent, or range

Examples

"The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester" "The cabin pressure fell dramatically" "her weight fall to under a hundred pounds" "his voice fell to a whisper"

2
[ verb ] make smaller

Synonyms

decrease minify

Examples

"He decreased his staff"

3
[ verb ] wear off or die down

Synonyms

subside

Examples

"The pain subsided"

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