Definition Dictionary

A reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.

To make a difficulty, burden, or discomfort less severe.

To reduce the value, quality, or appeal of something, usually in the phrase detract from.

To become smaller or less important, or to make something so.

To reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.

To make or become less intense, extreme, or severe.

To lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.

Not lessened or qualified; complete, often in describing something negative.