lighten

Contract is a related term of lighten.

In lang=en terms the difference between contract and lighten

is that contract is to gain or acquire (an illness) while lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.

As verbs the difference between contract and lighten

is that contract is (ambitransitive) to draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen while lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

As a noun contract

is an agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

As an adjective contract

is (obsolete) contracted; affianced; betrothed.

Mollify is a related term of lighten.

As verbs the difference between mollify and lighten

is that mollify is to ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort while lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

Sink is a related term of lighten.

As verbs the difference between sink and lighten

is that sink is to move or be moved into something while lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

As a noun sink

is a basin used for holding water for washing.

Palliate is a related term of lighten.

As verbs the difference between palliate and lighten

is that palliate is to relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate while lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

As an adjective palliate

is (obsolete) cloaked; hidden, concealed.

In transitive terms the difference between lighten and buoy

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while buoy is to mark with a buoy.

As a noun buoy is

a float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.

Lighten is a related term of console.

As verbs the difference between lighten and console

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while console is .

Lighten is a related term of comfort.

In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and comfort

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while comfort is to make comfortable.

As verbs the difference between lighten and comfort

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while comfort is to relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.

As a noun comfort is

contentment, ease.

Lighten is a related term of moderate.

In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and moderate

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while moderate is to act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise.

As verbs the difference between lighten and moderate

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while moderate is to reduce the excessiveness of (something).

As an adjective moderate is

not excessive; acting in moderation.

As a noun moderate is

one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

Lighten is a related term of soften.

In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and soften

is that lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while soften is to become soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between lighten and soften

is that lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while soften is to make something soft or softer.

Check is a related term of lighten.

As verbs the difference between check and lighten

is that check is to inspect; to examine while lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

As a noun check

is (chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.