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What is homonym for lessen?

There is no perfect homonym for "lessen." A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.

However, "lesson" is a near homonym for "lessen." While it is spelled differently, it sounds very similar and can be easily confused in spoken language.

Here's the breakdown:

* Lessen: To make something smaller or less intense.

* Lesson: Something that is learned, usually from instruction or experience.

If you're looking for a word that is truly a homonym for "lessen," you'll need to look for a word that sounds exactly the same but has a different meaning. Unfortunately, no such word exists.

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