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lessen

/ˈlɛs.ən/

lessenverb

lessened

Past Simple

lessened

Past Participle

lessening

Gerund

/ˈlɛs.ən/

Translations

They tried to lessen the impact of the news.

Они пытались уменьшить влияние новостей.

The company is working to lessen its carbon footprint.

Компания работает над тем, чтобы снизить свой углеродный след.

The medicine can help lessen the pain.

Лекарство может помочь ослабить боль.

Additional translations

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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