lessen
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The research team has also gathered evidence from animal studies suggesting that the tomato-soy juice can lessen inflammation and reduce the severity of chronic pancreatitis.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
You cannot take the pain out of writing, but you can lessen some of the grunt work and redirect your energy, and despair, elsewhere.
From Slate • May 24, 2026
The European Union and Mexico on Friday signed a deal reducing tariffs on each other's goods as both seek to lessen their dependence on trade with the United States.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“Continued weakness in demand and the labor market is likely to lessen the strength of second-round effects from higher global energy prices,” the BOE said in its April monetary policy report.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He recovered possession of himself before the tourniquet was finished and loosened it immediately to lessen the danger of gangrene.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Vocabulary lists containing lessen
Going Down: Synonyms for "Fall"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Chop Chop: Synonyms for "Cut"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Road Trip Magical Mystery List A
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
