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lessening
/ˈlɛsənɪŋ/ · 9 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
a change downward
there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
- verb
decrease in size, extent, or range
The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
- verb
make smaller
He decreased his staff
- verb
wear off or die down
The pain subsided