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lessened vs weakened

weakened vs lessened

lessened and weakened both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lessened No Yes No No
weakened No Yes No No
As adjectives, lessened and weakened are synonyms defined as:
  • lessened and weakened: impaired by diminution
Other synonyms of lessened include diminished, vitiated.
lessened (adjective) weakened (adjective)
impaired by diminution damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
decreased in severity; made less harsh reduced in strength
mixed with water
impaired by diminution
made weak or weaker
Difference between lessened and weakened

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