Lessen meaning

verb

1. decrease in size, extent, or range

   “The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester”

   “The cabin pressure fell dramatically”

   Synonymsdecreasediminishfall

2. make smaller

   “He decreased his staff”

   Synonymsdecreaseminify

3. wear off or die down

   “The pain subsided”

   Synonymssubside