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Definition of Lessen

• (a.) To make less; to reduce; to make smaller, or fewer; to diminish; to lower; to degrade; as, to lessen a kingdom, or a population; to lessen speed, rank, fortune.
• (v. i.) To become less; to shrink; to contract; to decrease; to be diminished; as, the apparent magnitude of objects lessens as we recede from them; his care, or his wealth, lessened.

Synonyms of Lessen

• Decrease
• Diminish
• Fall
• Decrease
• Minify
• Subside

Antonyms of Lessen

• Increase
• Increase

Homophones of Lessen

• Lesson