lessen
Example Sentences
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But in a courtroom this month, the Star reported, Ali revealed he had lied about the quick death to lessen the impact on her family.
From Los Angeles Times
McLaren have managed Norris and Piastri with sensitivity and effectiveness, but the challenges do not lessen just because that has been the case so far.
From BBC
Studies find that it provides a sense of purpose and community and can lessen loneliness.
Where Democrats appear to have an advantage in popular-vote elections, many Republicans still favor steps to lessen those advantages.
From Washington Post
The fear those words instilled in people has not lessened with time.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
