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lessen problem vs reduce problem

Both 'lessen problem' and 'reduce problem' are correct phrases, but 'reduce problem' is more commonly used in English. They both convey the idea of making a problem less severe.
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lessen problem

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase means to make a problem smaller or less severe. It is grammatically correct but not as commonly used as 'reduce problem.'
  • By introducing the same rule across the whole of our single European market, we lessen that problem at a stroke, ensure a level playing field for our producers and protect chickens across 25 countries.
  • Nothing else will solve the problems or lessen the human rights abuses.
  • What action is the Commission taking in order to lessen and solve the problems described above in the short and medium term?
  • I believe that a solution to this problem would be to create a special EU fund to lessen the impact of the brain drain (following the example of the globalisation fund).
  • 1.6.6 In brief, despite significant progress, not all problems have yet been fully resolved, but it is hoped that technological advances will pave the way for positive changes in the next few years to lessen the feeling of psychological isolation suffered by people in such regions.
  • I am well aware of the problem and to help to lessen the difference the Commission has decided to adopt the present code of practice, which follows on from the Memorandum of Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value published in 1994.

Alternatives:

  • diminish problem
  • alleviate problem
  • mitigate problem
  • minimize problem
  • ease problem

reduce problem

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to make a problem smaller or less severe. It is a commonly used and accepted way to express the idea of decreasing the impact of a problem.
  • Sep 8, 2016 ... Objective: To test the efficacy of a combined web- and text messaging-based intervention to reduce problem drinking in young people compared ...
  • Using Facebook to deliver a social norm intervention to reduce problem drinking at university. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2014 Nov;33(6):667-73. doi: ...
  • Functional analysis and communication training to reduce problem behavior and time in restraint: A case study. · Citation. Petursson, P. I., & Eldevik, S.
  • Using neutralizing routines to reduce problem behaviors. R H Horner, H M Day, and J R Day. Author information Copyright and License information Disclaimer.
  • Jun 21, 2022 ... Olfactory misinformation: creating “fake news” to reduce problem foraging by wildlife · Figures · References · Related · Information.
  • Feb 23, 2018 ... Manipulating parameters of reinforcement to reduce problem behavior without extinction ... S. Shanun Kunnavatana, Department of Special Education ...
  • May 19, 2010 ... Controls needed to reduce problem of plastic contamination. Andrei P. Sommer &; Noah Lotan. Nature volume 465, page 289 (2010)Cite this ...

Alternatives:

  • lessen problem
  • diminish problem
  • alleviate problem
  • mitigate problem
  • minimize problem

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