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lessened

UK
/ˈlɛs.ənd/
US
/ˈlɛs.ənd/

Translations

lessenedpast participle
UK
/ˈlɛs.ənd/
US
/ˈlɛs.ənd/
Used attributively and predicatively as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb "lessen".
The lessened noise from the construction site made it easier to concentrate on work.
Le bruit réduit du chantier m'a permis de mieux me concentrer sur mon travail.
Additional translations
diminué
atténuéSurtout pour une intensité, un effet ou une sensation.
Synonyms
diminished
reduced
decreased
minimized
abated
Antonyms
increased
lessenverb

lessened

Past Simple

lessened
Past Simple
lessened
Past Participle
lessening
Gerund
UK
/ˈlɛs.ən/
US
/ˈlɛs.ən/
The medication helped to lessen the pain.
Le médicament a aidé à diminuer la douleur.
The company plans to lessen its expenses this year.
L'entreprise prévoit de réduire ses dépenses cette année.
Additional translations
atténuerSurtout pour une douleur, un effet ou une intensité.
Synonyms
diminish
reduce
decrease
abate
alleviate
mitigate
curtail
lower
slacken
soften
Antonyms
increase
augment
amplify

Definitions

lessenedpast participle
Reduced in amount, degree, or intensity.
The lessened noise from the construction site made it easier to concentrate on work.
lessenverb
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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