Synonyms for

Lessened

Verb / ˈlesʌnd / Another word for lessened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make something smaller or reduce the amount or degree of something

Synonyms & similar words

lessen vitiated increase weakened minify diminish decrease fall subside diminished decreased diminished lowered reduced abated alleviated eased mitigated moderated relieved curtailed cut degraded dwindled ebbed lowered minimized receded shrank weakened

Example sentences

  1. The rain lessened as the day went on.
  2. The doctor lessened the amount of medicine I had to take.
  3. The company lessened its expenses by cutting jobs.
  4. The noise lessened as we walked away from the party.
  5. The pain lessened after taking the medicine.

Quotes

  • The fear of death lessens as we age. Realizing that death is inevitable and natural allows us to focus on living our lives to the fullest. - Karen Salmansohn
  • The value of compassion cannot be over-emphasized. Anyone can criticize. It takes a true believer to be compassionate. No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no one cares or understands. - Arthur H. Stainback
  • The more we are lessened by our fears, the less we can be truly alive. - Oprah Winfrey

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