Definition lessen in American English

lessen verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb

/ˈles(ə)n/

to become smaller in amount, level, importance, etc. or make something do this

Example

Traffic had lessened and the Mercedes was picking up speed.

Example

Treatment will lessen the pain.

Synonyms and related words

weaken lessen reduce play down minimize downplay weaken fade lessen

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