lessening
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Is lessening a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of lessening?
Definition
noun (English)
1. a change downwardExamples: "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales"Synonyms: decrease, drop-off, lesseningAntonyms: increase
verb (English)
1. decrease in size, extent, or rangeExamples: "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"Synonyms: decrease, diminish, fall, lessenAntonyms: increase
2. make smallerExamples: "He decreased his staff"Synonyms: decrease, lessen, minifyAntonyms: increase
3. wear off or die downExamples: "The pain subsided"Synonyms: lessen, subside
Definition source: Wiktionary