Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lessening
noun
/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/

Definition
The action of making something smaller or less intense.

Examples
- The lessening of pain after taking medication was immediate.
- The team noticed a lessening of stress levels as the deadline approached.
- There was a lessening of traffic congestion during the holiday.

Meaning
Lessening refers to the process of reducing or diminishing the quantity, degree, or intensity of something.

Synonyms
- Reduction
- Diminution
- Decrease
- Alleviation