Definitions
decrease in size, extent, or range
Word origin
From Middle English lessenen, lasnen, equivalent to less + -en (verbal suffix).
Used in a sentence
“a. 1686, Benjamin Calamy, a sermon Charity […] shall lessen his punishment.”
“December 6, 1709, Francis Atterbury, a sermon preach'd before the sons of the clergy at their anniversary-meeting in the Church of St. Paul St. Paul chose to magnify his office when ill men conspired to lessen it.”
“The thin glass that makes mirror tiles light in weight also tends to lessen their reflective quality.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Reduce severity”6 letters
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