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lessened

  • past participle
    of lessen.
    lessen
    verb (used without object)
    to become less.
  • past tense form
    of lessen.
    lessen
    verb (used without object)
    to become less.

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The obdurate side of the character is lessened with a gesture Antíkona bestows on Ixmene — a reassurance that even though she’s a revolutionary, she’s still an affectionate sister.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

From a product standpoint, PayPal has pushed passkey verification, which it said has lessened friction customers experience at checkout.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

In recent days, a number of MPs close to Burnham - who have no animus to the energy secretary - believe the likelihood of appointing Miliband has lessened significantly.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Neither is perfect—no earthly creation is—and each is lessened by its complicity with the institution of slavery.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Then the sun gleamed out of ragged clouds again and the rain lessened.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien