lessened

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Menge, Grad oder Intensität verringert, abgeschwächt oder vermindert wurde.

Describes something that has been made smaller, reduced in amount, degree, or intensity.

1. Reduced in amount or degreeB2formal

   Made smaller in quantity, intensity, or importance.

   Verringert in Menge oder Grad

   • The lessened demand for coal has affected the mining industry.
   • Her lessened enthusiasm was noticeable after the long delay.
   • The medication resulted in lessened pain for the patient.

   Synonymedecreaseddiminishedloweredmitigatedreduced

   Antonymeaugmentedincreasedintensifiedmagnifiedstrengthened

2. Made less severe or harshB2formal

   Decreased in severity or intensity; softened.

   Abgeschwächt

   • The lessened criticism allowed him to work more confidently.
   • The storm's lessened force meant less damage to the coast.
   • His lessened anger made the conversation more productive.

   Synonymealleviateddiminishedeasedmitigatedreducedsoftened

   Antonymeaggravatedincreasedintensifiedworsened

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu verringern, abzuschwächen oder in Grad, Intensität oder Menge zu reduzieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something smaller, weaker, or less in degree, or of decreasing in intensity or amount.

1. Decrease in size, extent, or rangeB1formal

   To become smaller in amount, degree, or intensity.

   Abnehmen

   • The pain began to lessen after taking the medication.
   • The company's profits lessened due to the economic downturn.
   • The noise from the construction site lessened as the day went on.

   Synonymeabatedeclinedecreasediminishdwindlemitigatereduceshrinksubsidetaper

   Antonymeaugmentexpandgrowincreaseintensify

2. Make smallerB1formal

   To cause something to become smaller or reduce its size.

   verkleinern

   • We need to lessen our expenses to save money.
   • The new policy aims to lessen the impact of pollution.
   • He tried to lessen the tension in the room with a joke.

   Synonymeabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishdownsizelowerminimizereduceshrink

   Antonymeaugmentenlargeexpandincreasemagnify

3. Wear off or die downB2informal

   To gradually become less intense or fade away.

   Nachlassen

   • The excitement of the event lessened as the hours passed.
   • Her anger lessened after she had time to think.
   • The storm's fury lessened by morning.

   Synonymeabatedecreasediminishdwindleeaseebbfademoderatesubsidetaperwaneweaken

   Antonymegrowincreaseintensifystrengthen