Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lessen | No | No | Yes | No |
shorten | No | No | Yes | No |
lessen (verb) | shorten (verb) |
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decrease in size, extent, or range | become short or shorter |
wear off or die down | make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration |
make become smaller | reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate | |
make short or shorter |