Meanings
verb
- participlepastsimple past and past participle of lessen
adjective
- Having been lessened.
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveimpaired by diminution
adjectivedecreased in severity; made less harsh
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Cite this entry
APA
lessened. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lessened
MLA
“lessened.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lessened. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lessened,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lessened.
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