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/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/
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/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/
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lessening
noun
lessenings
pl
уменьшение
The lessening of pollution is crucial for the environment.
Уменьшение загрязнения имеет решающее значение для окружающей среды.
Additional translations
снижение
ослабление
уменьшение интенсивности
Synonyms
diminution
reduction
decrease
abatement
decline
mitigation
alleviation
lessening
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/
Used before a noun or after a linking verb to describe something that is becoming smaller or less intense.
Synonyms
diminishing
decreasing
dwindling
waning
subsiding
abating
shrinking
tapering
declining
attenuating
slackening
easing
ebbing
lessen
verb
lessening
Gerund
lessened
Past Simple
lessened
Past Participle
lessening
Gerund
UK
/ˈlɛs.ən/
US
/ˈlɛs.ən/
уменьшать
They tried to lessen the impact of the news.
Они пытались уменьшить влияние новостей.
снижать
The company is working to lessen its carbon footprint.
Компания работает над тем, чтобы снизить свой углеродный след.
ослаблять
The medicine can help lessen the pain.
Лекарство может помочь ослабить боль.
Additional translations
убывать
спадать
облегчать
Synonyms
diminish
reduce
decrease
abate
alleviate
mitigate
curtail
lower
slacken
soften
Antonyms
increase
augment
amplify
Definitions
lessening
noun
The act or process of making or becoming less; a decrease.
The lessening of traffic on the main road made the neighborhood quieter.
lessening
gerund / present participle
Becoming smaller in amount, degree, or intensity; diminishing.
There is a lessening risk of floods as the dry season approaches.
lessen
verb
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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