Lessen Meaning in English
word
ˈɫɛsən
LES-uhn
lˈɛsən
LES-uhn
Definition
To make something smaller, weaker, or less important; to decrease in amount or intensity.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral; not used for physical actions (use 'reduce' or 'lower' for numbers, prices, etc.). Common with 'pain', 'risk', 'impact', 'effect'—e.g., 'lessen the risk'.
Spanish: disminuir - reducirPortuguese (BR): diminuir - reduzirPortuguese (PT): diminuir - reduzirChinese (Simplified): 减少 - 缩小Chinese (Traditional): 減少 - 減輕Hindi: कम करना - घटानाArabic: يقلل - يخففBengali: কমানো - হ্রাস করাRussian: уменьшить - снизитьJapanese: 和らげる - 減らすVietnamese: giảm bớtKorean: 줄이다 - 완화하다Turkish: azaltmakUrdu: کم کرنا - گھٹاناIndonesian: mengurangi
Example Sentences
I wish there was something I could do to lessen your worries.
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Good communication helps lessen misunderstandings between people.
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You can lessen your stress by taking deep breaths.
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Medicine can lessen the pain.
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We planted trees to lessen air pollution.
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Turning off your phone at night can lessen distractions when you sleep.
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