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lessen

/ˈlɛs.ən/

lessenverb

lessened

Past Simple

lessened

Past Participle

lessening

Gerund

/ˈlɛs.ən/

Translations

The company plans to lessen its expenses this year.

L'entreprise prévoit de réduire ses dépenses cette année.

The medication helped to lessen the pain.

Le médicament a aidé à diminuer la douleur.

Additional translations

atténuerSurtout pour une douleur, un effet ou une intensité.

Definitions

To make or become less; to reduce in size, degree, or intensity.

The medication helped to lessen the pain.

To diminish or decrease in importance or value.

The manager's decision did not lessen his respect among the team.

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