98 entries under lessen topic. ×

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relieve(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
3
ease(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
3
minimize(verb, cover, ease, moderate)
3
remit(verb, dull, clear, check, ease)
3
subdue(verb, dull, check, ease, moderate)
3
tone down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, dull, check)
2
abbreviate(verb, decline, reduce, moderate, lower)
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appease(verb, dull, check, cool, ease)
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blunt(verb, dull, check, ease, moderate)
2
cut down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reduce, ease)
2
depreciate(verb, decline, reduce, moderate, lower)
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dull(verb, check, ease, moderate, diminish)
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dwindle(verb, decline, reduce, moderate, lower)
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free(verb, reduce, maintain, ease)
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mollify(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
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slacken(verb, decline, reduce, moderate, lower)
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temper(verb, dull, cover, check, decline)
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ameliorate(verb, reduce, ease, lift)
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become smaller(verb, expression, decline, reduce, moderate)
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buoy(verb, reduce, ease, lift)
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