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as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
we lessened our efforts as it became clear they weren't having an effect
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as in diminishes
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the pain should begin to lessen within minutes of taking the medication
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as in degrades
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
blatant hypocrisy that lessened him in the eyes of the voters
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