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单词 lessened
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lessened


less·en

L0128400 (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.]
Thesaurus
Adj.1.lessened - impaired by diminutiondiminished, vitiated, weakenedimpaired - diminished in strength, quality, or utility; "impaired eyesight"
2.lessened - decreased in severity; made less harshmitigated - made less severe or intense; "he gladly accepted the mitigated penalty"

lessened


  • adj

Synonyms for lessened

adj impaired by diminution

Synonyms

  • diminished
  • vitiated
  • weakened

Related Words

  • impaired

adj decreased in severity

Related Words

  • mitigated
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