lessening Antonyms

Meaning of lessening

Wordnet

lessening (n)

a change downward

Webster

lessening (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Lessen

lessening Sentence Examples

  1. The government's efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions are aimed at lessening the impact of climate change.
  2. The doctor prescribed pain medication to lessen the patient's discomfort.
  3. The therapist suggested relaxation techniques to lessen anxiety.
  4. The store offered a discount to lessen the financial burden on customers.
  5. The new technology helped to lessen the workload and increase efficiency.
  6. The teacher's calming voice lessened the students' nervousness before the exam.
  7. The warm bath provided a soothing experience that lessened the stress of the day.
  8. The apology lessened the anger and hurt feelings between the friends.
  9. The cooling breeze lessened the intensity of the summer heat.
  10. The presence of loved ones lessened the loneliness and sadness in times of need.

FAQs About the word lessening

a change downwardof Lessen

diminishing,reducing, decreasing, shortening, abridgment, abbreviation, curtailment, compression, contraction,abridgement

lengthiness, protraction, prolonging, elongating,extending, expansion, extension, lengthiness, stretching, elongation

The government's efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions are aimed at lessening the impact of climate change.

The doctor prescribed pain medication to lessen the patient's discomfort.

The therapist suggested relaxation techniques to lessen anxiety.

The store offered a discount to lessen the financial burden on customers.