Lessening: alternatives and connections

The act of altering or making different.

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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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The act of modifying, or the state of being modified; a modified form or condition; state as modified; a change; as, the modification of an opinion,…

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The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.

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That which comes without design or without being foreseen; contingency.

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of Dwindle

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The act or process of rarefying; the state of being rarefied; -- opposed to condensation; as, the rarefaction of air.

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The act of shrinking; a contraction into less bulk or measurement.

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of Shrink

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of Sink

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of Wane

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To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as…

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