Answer: lessens

AnswerCrossword Clue
LESSENSAbates
lessensLESSEN, to become less (smaller (little in size))
lessensMake or become less; diminish
LESSENSSlackens
LESSENSSoothes, as pain
LESSENSDials down
LESSENSAlleviates
LESSENSEases
LESSENSDrops
LESSENSEbbs
LESSENSGoes down
LESSENSCuts
LESSENSLets up
LESSENSShortens schoolwork report, I hear (7)
LESSENSEases up
LESSENSReduces
LESSENSDwindles.
LESSENSDepreciates.
LESSENSAbates.
LESSENSDiminishes.
LESSENSSlackens.
LESSENSFalls off
LESSENSModerates
LESSENSTurns down
LESSENSDrops off
LESSENSFlags
LESSENSSubsides
LESSENSDecreases
LESSENSDiminishes