lesser

adjective9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
lesser evil8.5

The less harmful of two bad options, often in the idiom 'the lesser of two evils'.

lesser degree7.5

To a smaller extent or on a smaller scale.

lesser crime7.2

A less serious illegal act.

lesser role6.9

A part or function that is not as significant as others.

lesser charge6.8

A less serious accusation in a legal context.

lesser importance6.7

Of lower significance or consequence.

lesser offence6.5

A less serious breach of a law or rule.

lesser deity3.5

A god or goddess of a lower rank in a pantheon.

lesser mortal3.2

A human being of lower status or importance.