Synonyms of lessening

Noun


1. decrease, lessening, drop-off, change, alteration, modification

usage: a change downward; "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales"

Verb


1. decrease, diminish, lessen, fall, change magnitude

usage: decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper"

2. decrease, lessen, minify, change, alter, modify

usage: make smaller; "He decreased his staff"

3. subside, lessen, weaken

usage: wear off or die down; "The pain subsided"

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