Definition of "lessens" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lessen. (verb)

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• "Taking ownership of the word lessens the spitefulness of it. fashion."
• "It is accurate and the removal of the word lessens Jim's indignities."
• "And I believe it's already been strongly hinted that nobody but the heroes even remembers the war, which kind of lessens its dramatic impact as a setup for future stories."