lessens

verb

Definition of lessensnext
present tense third-person singular of lessen
1
as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent we lessened our efforts as it became clear they weren't having an effect

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2
as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the pain should begin to lessen within minutes of taking the medication

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3
as in degrades
to lower in character, dignity, or quality blatant hypocrisy that lessened him in the eyes of the voters

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lessens
  1. reduces
  2. degrades
  3. diminishes
  4. weakens
  5. deteriorates
  6. eases
  7. destroys
Verb
  • The move reduces the sentence for all but three of the 40 inmates on federal death row.
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover, automating processes with AI reduces the likelihood of human error, freeing cybersecurity professionals to focus on higher-priority tasks and enabling faster response times to incidents.
    Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduces
Verb
  • As Google Search degrades in usefulness — or is replaced by AI summaries — platforms like Reddit have become a central part of finding helpful information online.
    Mia Sato, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
  • On the other, the naysayers fret that AI overcomplicates workflows, opens companies to security and liability risks, and degrades the human element that makes work worthwhile.
    Natasha Tynes, Big Think, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of degrades
Verb
  • Expecting a spouse, children, or a community to handle this long-term is unrealistic, especially as families become more dispersed and community support diminishes.
    Patti Brennan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Flicks' tactics are some of the most entertaining and exciting ones to watch as a neutral, but once it they get found out, the reward part diminishes to the point of not being worth the risk playing such a dangerous high line and offside trap system.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
Verb
  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakens
Verb
  • The symptoms will worsen as the spinal cord deteriorates over time.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This ability deteriorates further with general hearing loss, which is becoming more prevalent as people live longer, and can lead to social isolation.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorates
Verb
  • Also in the future is the potential for acquisitions when capex spending eases.
    Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
  • None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.
    Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of eases
Verb
  • Other points-counterpoints focus on whether pasteurization also destroys vitamins in milk.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Clearing land for agriculture reduces organic matter in the soil and destroys ecosystems that support fertility.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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