Definitions for lessened
Overview of verb lessen
The verb lessen has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (5) decrease, diminish, lessen, fall
(decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper")
2. (2) decrease, lessen, minify
(make smaller; "He decreased his staff")
3. (1) subside, lessen
(wear off or die down; "The pain subsided")
Overview of adj lessened
The adj lessened has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (2) diminished, lessened, vitiated, weakened
(impaired by diminution)
2. lessened
(decreased in severity; made less harsh)
