lessen

Lessen is a related term of disburden.

In lang=en terms the difference between lessen and disburden

is that lessen is to become less while disburden is to free from a source of mental trouble.

As verbs the difference between lessen and disburden

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while disburden is to rid of a burden; to free from a load carried; to unload.

Lessen is a synonym of depreciate.

In lang=en terms the difference between lessen and depreciate

is that lessen is to become less while depreciate is to belittle.

As verbs the difference between lessen and depreciate

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while depreciate is to lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue.

Lessen is a related term of quench.

In lang=en terms the difference between lessen and quench

is that lessen is to become less while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As verbs the difference between lessen and quench

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As a noun quench is

(physics) the abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

Lessen is a related term of sink.

As verbs the difference between lessen and sink

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while sink is to move or be moved into something .

As a noun sink is

a basin used for holding water for washing.

Relieve is a related term of lessen.

As verbs the difference between relieve and lessen

is that relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of while lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce.

Lessen is a related term of soften.

In lang=en terms the difference between lessen and soften

is that lessen is to become less while soften is to become soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between lessen and soften

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while soften is to make something soft or softer.

Lessen is a related term of soothe.

In lang=en terms the difference between lessen and soothe

is that lessen is to become less while soothe is to bring comfort or relief.

As verbs the difference between lessen and soothe

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while soothe is (obsolete) to prove true; verify; confirm as true.

Lessen is a related term of pacify.

In lang=en terms the difference between lessen and pacify

is that lessen is to become less while pacify is to appease (someone).

As verbs the difference between lessen and pacify

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while pacify is to bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

Lessen is a related term of calm.

In lang=en terms the difference between lessen and calm

is that lessen is to become less while calm is to become calm.

As verbs the difference between lessen and calm

is that lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce while calm is to make calm.

As an adjective calm is

(of a person) peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.

As a noun calm is

(in a person) the state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

As verbs the difference between temper and lessen

is that temper is to moderate or control while lessen is to make less; to diminish; to reduce.

As a noun temper

is a tendency to be of a certain type of mood.