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      lessen

      verb

      Stress: first syllable

      Syllables: les-sen (2)
      English Definition

      Make or become less; diminish.

      Example Sentence

      This medicine will help to lessen your pain.

      US IPA /ˈlɛsn/
      UK IPA /ˈlɛsn/

      Synonyms

      reduce decrease diminish dwindle abate

      Antonyms

      increase intensify augment
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