lessen
//ˈlɛsən//
Verb
lessenInfinitive
lessenPresent tense
lessenedPast tense
lessenedPast participle
lesseningPresent participle
lessensThird-person singular
1
To make or become smaller in amount, degree, or intensity.
The medicine helped lessen the pain.
2
To reduce the importance, value, or significance of something.
His repeated mistakes lessened his credibility in the team.