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Common collocations with lessen in British Collocation

lessen verb intransitive/transitive

UK /ˈles(ə)n/

very much

considerably
greatly
significantly

Support for continuing the war now lessened considerably.

gradually

gradually

Social tensions have gradually lessened in the region.

a little

slightly
somewhat

The impact of this announcement was lessened somewhat by the events which were to follow.

effect of something

burden
effect
impact

This dramatically reduces transport costs, lessens the impact on the environment and diverts waste away from landfill sites.

chance of something happening

chance
likelihood
risk

By incorporating a day of rest into your training, you lessen your chance of injury.

unpleasant situation or feeling

disruption
pain
stress
suffering
tension