THESAURUS

Lessening Thesaurus

present participle and gerund of lessen

Synonyms for Lessening

Depending on context, synonyms include decrease, decreasing, drop-off.

Antonyms for Lessening

Common opposites include increase.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decrease, drop-off, decreasing, diminution, minimize, diminishing.

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What is another word for lessening?

Possible synonyms include decrease, decreasing, drop-off.

What is an antonym for lessening?

Possible antonyms include increase.

Can every synonym replace lessening?

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