"lessening" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: alteration, change, modification - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
subtypes:
- shrinkage, shrinking - process or result of becoming less or smaller
- casualty - a decrease of military personnel or equipment
- sinking - a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)
- attrition - a wearing down to weaken or destroy
- dwindling, dwindling away - a becoming gradually less
- waning - a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
same as: decrease, drop-off