Difference between Decrease and Lessen

What is the difference between Decrease and Lessen?

Decrease as a verb is of a quantity, to become smaller. while Lessen as a verb is to make less; to diminish; to reduce.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An amount by which a quantity is decreased.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Of a quantity, to become smaller. To make (a quantity) smaller.

Example sentence: The truth is you cannot decrease the severity and certainty of sentences without increasing crime. It's simply impossible.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make less; to diminish; to reduce.To become less.

We hope you now know whether to use Decrease or Lessen in your sentence.