Synonyms for

Lowering

Verb / ˈləʊɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for lowering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making something descend or become lower.

Synonyms & similar words

threatening raise bringdown glower frown turndown heavy sullen depress lettingdown takedown lower getdown lour letdown decreasing reducing diminishing dropping abating lessening minimizing moderating easing slowing subduing softening relaxing mitigating weakening quelling

Synonyms by register

Formal

reducing diminishing lessening abating

Informal

dropping bringing down letting down taking down

Literary

descending submerging sinking

Antonyms

raising lifting elevating increasing heightening uplifting ascending

Common collocations

  • lowering standards
  • lowering prices
  • lowering expectations
  • lowering the tone
  • lowering the temperature
  • lowering the risk
  • lowering the boom

Word family

noun lowering
verb lower
adjective low
adverb low

Usage note

The word 'lowering' can refer to physically bringing something down or to reducing the intensity or level of something. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The sun is lowering in the sky.
  2. The teacher is lowering her voice to get the students' attention.
  3. The pilot is lowering the plane's altitude.
  4. She is lowering the volume of the music.
  5. The temperature is lowering as the sun sets.

Quotes

  • Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. - James M. Barrie
  • Happiness is a warm puppy. - Charles M. Schulz
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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