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heightening

The word “heightening” has 3 syllables: height-en-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for heightening?

In the thesaurus, “heightening” has 193 synonyms and 84 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heightening along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for heightening

Antonyms for heightening

Meanings of heightening

  • verb
    1. To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
    2. To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.
  • noun
    1. The act by which something is heightened or increased.

Example Sentences

  • The dark clouds were heightening everyone’s sense of unease.
  • The director used music for heightening the drama in the film.
  • Rising prices are heightening concerns about the economy.
  • The suspenseful silence kept heightening the tension in the room.
  • The athlete’s daily training was heightening his endurance and strength.

On this page you'll find 277 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heightening, such as: abatement, abating, abridgement, abridgment, accelerating, acceleration, accentuating.

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