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lessening

The word “lessening” has 3 syllables: les-sen-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “lessening” has 200 synonyms and 109 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lessening along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lessening

Antonyms for lessening

Meanings of lessening

  • verb
    1. To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
    2. To become less.
  • noun
    1. A growing lesser; reduction or decrease.

Example Sentences

  • The doctor noted a lessening of the patient’s symptoms after treatment.
  • Efforts are being made toward the lessening of traffic congestion in the city.
  • Meditation can contribute to the lessening of stress and anxiety.
  • The gradual lessening of rainfall affected the crop yields.
  • Policies focused on education are aimed at the lessening of poverty.

On this page you'll find 309 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lessening, such as: abasement, abasing, abatement, abating, abbreviating, abbreviation, abridgement.

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