lessened

less·en  (lsn)

v. less·ened, less·en·ing, less·ens

v.tr.

1. To make less; reduce.

2. Archaic To make little of; belittle.

v.intr.

To become less; decrease. See Synonyms at decrease.

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[Middle English lessen, lessenen, from lesse, less; see less.]

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	lessened - impaired by diminution diminished, vitiated, weakened impaired - diminished in strength, quality, or utility; "impaired eyesight"
	2.	lessened - decreased in severity; made less harsh mitigated - made less severe or intense; "he gladly accepted the mitigated penalty"