Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lessing

noun
/ˈlɛsɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making something less; a reduction or diminishing.
Examples
  • The lessing of stress is crucial for maintaining good health.
  • We observed the lessing of resources due to overconsumption.
  • Her smile had a way of lessing the tensions in the room.
Meaning
Lessing refers to the process of decreasing or diminishing the intensity, amount, or degree of something.
Synonyms
  • reduction
  • diminution
  • decrease
  • mitigation
  • abatement