Definition of LESSENING

lessening

Meanings

Plural: lessenings

Noun

  • a change downward
  • A growing lesser; reduction or decrease.

Verb

  • decrease in size, extent, or range
  • make smaller
  • wear off or die down
  • present participle and gerund of lessen

Synonyms

decrease, diminish, drop-off, fall, lessen, minify, subside

Antonyms

increase

Scrabble Score: 10

lessening is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lessening is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lessening is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

lessening is a valid Words With Friends word