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lessens

The word “lessens” has 2 syllables: les-sens

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛsənz/

What is synonym and antonym for lessens?

In the thesaurus, “lessens” has 119 synonyms and 61 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for lessens

Antonyms for lessens

  • accumulates
  • aggrandizes
  • ameliorates
  • amends
  • amplifies
  • appears
  • augments
  • balloons
  • betters
  • blows up
  • boosts
  • bourgeons
  • builds
  • burgeons
  • clarifies
  • cleans
  • cleanses
  • complements
  • dignifies
  • dilates
  • distends
  • elevates
  • elongates
  • emerges
  • enhances
  • enlarges
  • ennobles
  • enriches
  • escalates
  • exalts
  • expands
  • extends
  • grows
  • heightens
  • honors
  • improves
  • increases
  • inflates
  • intensifies
  • lengthens
  • meliorates
  • mounts
  • mushrooms
  • perfects
  • picks up
  • prolongs
  • protracts
  • purifies
  • raises
  • redoubles
  • refines
  • respects
  • restores
  • rises
  • shows up
  • snowballs
  • soars
  • supplements
  • swells
  • uplifts
  • waxes

Meanings of lessens

  • verb
    1. To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
    2. To become less.

Example Sentences

  • Regular exercise lessens the risk of chronic diseases.
  • Good communication often lessens misunderstandings in relationships.
  • Proper maintenance lessens the likelihood of car breakdowns.
  • Drinking water lessens the feeling of hunger between meals.
  • Wearing protective gear lessens the chance of injury during sports.

On this page you'll find 180 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lessens, such as: abases, abates, abbreviates, abridges, accumulates, aggrandizes, alleviates.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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