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less·en
(lĕs′ən)v. less·ened, less·en·ing, less·ens
v.tr.
1. To make less; reduce. See Synonyms at decrease.
2. Archaic To make little of; belittle.
v.intr.
To become less; decrease: interest that lessened as the lecture continued.
[Middle English lessen, lessenen, from lesse, less; see less.]
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| Adj. | 1. | lessened - impaired by diminution impaired - diminished in strength, quality, or utility; "impaired eyesight" |
| 2. | lessened - decreased in severity; made less harsh mitigated - made less severe or intense; "he gladly accepted the mitigated penalty" |
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