lessen
IPA: ɫˈɛsʌn
verb
- (transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
- (intransitive) To become less.
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Examples of "lessen" in Sentences
- Taking breaks throughout the day can help lessen feelings of stress and anxiety
- He hoped that practicing mindfulness would help lessen his constant thoughts of self-doubt
- The medication prescribed by the doctor was supposed to lessen the severity of his migraines
- Increasing the amount of exercise she did each week helped lessen her chronic back pain
- By setting boundaries with her coworkers, she was able to lessen the amount of unnecessary interruptions during the workday
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