Definition of Lessening

1. Noun. A change downward. "There was a sharp drop-off in sales"

Exact synonyms: Decrease, Drop-off
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
Specialized synonyms: Shrinkage, Shrinking, Casualty, Sinking, Attrition, Dwindling, Dwindling Away, Waning
Derivative terms: Decrease, Decrease, Drop Off
Antonyms: Increase

Definition of Lessening

1. Verb. (present participle of ''lessen'') ¹

2. Noun. A growing lesser; reduction or decrease. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lessening

1. lessen [v] - See also: lessen

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lessening

less and less
less is more
less than
less than three
less than threed
less than threeing
less than threes
lessee
lessees
lessen
lessened
lessener
lesseners
lessenest
lesseneth
lessening (current term)
lessenings
lessens
lesser
lesser alar cartilages
lesser anteater
lesser ape
lesser arterial circle of iris
lesser bilby
lesser bullrush
lesser burdock
lesser calamint
lesser celandine
lesser celandines

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