lessen

ˈlɛsən
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Translation of lessen into German

Verb

tr./intr.
1.

measurement

reduce in size, amount, or degree
  • The medicine will lessen the pain.Das Medikament wird den Schmerz lindern.
2.

importance

diminish in importance or significance
  • His influence in the company has lessened.Sein Einfluss im Unternehmen hat abgenommen.
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Synonyms and analogies of lessen in English

v.decreasediminishreduceMore synonyms

Examples of lessen in a sentence

  • Efforts were made to lessen the environmental impact.
  • The scandal lessened his chances of winning the election.
  • Public interest in the event has lessened over time.

Translations of "lessen" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
verringernv.

Reduce stress fidgeting, nervousness, impatience and lessen your boredom.

Zappeln Stress, Nervosität, Ungeduld und verringern Sie Ihre Langeweile.

vermindernv.

When used, it can only lessen the severity.

Wann eingesetzt wird, kann er nur die Schwere vermindern.

mindernv.

They lessen the stress on your knees, calves, and cartilage.

Sie mindern den Stress für Knie, Waden und Knorpel.

lindernv.

Getting out of the house can help lessen your boredom.

Auch aus dem Haus zu kommen, kann deine Langeweile lindern.

reduzierenv.

You can though lessen strain on your abdominal muscles and tissues.

Sie können jedoch die Belastung Ihrer Bauchmuskeln und Ihres Gewebes reduzieren.

mildernv.

Organizing our workspace helped lessen the chaos during the busy season.

Die Organisation unseres Arbeitsplatzes half, das Chaos während der Hochsaison zu mildern.

abschwächenv.

Looking at a beautiful woman would simply distract you and lessen the effect.

Der Anblick einer schönen Frau würde Sie nur ablenken und die Wirkung abschwächen.

senkenv.

Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease significantly.

Regelmäßige Bewegung kann das Risiko von Herzkrankheiten erheblich senken.

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Other translations for lessen:

  • sinkenv.
  • sich verringernv.
  • herabwürdigenv.
  • sich vermindernv.

lessen: Examples and translations in context

The land has a gentle slope which will lessen construction costs.

Das Land hat eine leichte Neigung, die Baukosten verringern wird.

A good night's sleep can help lessen your worries and fatigue.

Ein erholsamer Schlaf kann dazu beitragen, deine Sorgen und Müdigkeit zu verringern.

I cannot lift your sentence entirely, but I can lessen it.

Ich kann dein Urteil nicht völlig aufheben, aber verringern.

So we thought removing the garments would lessen your discomfort.

Wir dachten, der Verzicht auf Kleidung würde Ihr Unbehagen verringern.

Sufficient amounts of estrogen encourage bone formation and lessen bone degradation.

Ausreichende Mengen an Östrogen fördern den Knochenaufbau und verringern den Abbau.

This will lessen the frustration and save time for both of you.

Dies verringert die Frustration und spart Zeit für Sie beide.

This approach will lessen the financial and technical compromises developers make today.

Dieser Ansatz verringert den finanziellen und technischen Aufwand für Entwickler.

It'll lessen suspicion, and as their uncle you'll appear merciful.

Es wird den Verdacht verringern und als ihr Onkel scheinst du gnädig.

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