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LESSENED

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Dictionary entry overview: What does lessened mean?

• LESSENED (adjective)
The adjective LESSENED has 2 senses:

1. impaired by diminution
2. decreased in severity; made less harsh

Familiarity information: LESSENED used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• LESSENED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Impaired by diminution

Synonyms:

diminished; lessened; vitiated; weakened

Similar:

impaired (diminished in strength, quality, or utility)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Decreased in severity; made less harsh

Similar:

mitigated (made less severe or intense)

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