heightens
The word “heightens” has 2 syllables: height-ens
It's pronounced as /ˈhaɪtənz/
What is synonym and antonym for heightens?
In the thesaurus, “heightens” has 50 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for heightens along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for heightens
- accelerates
- accentuates
- aggravates
- amplifies
- ascends
- augments
- boosts
- broadens
- consolidates
- cranes
- deepens
- elevates
- emphasizes
- enforces
- enhances
- enlarges
- enlivens
- exacerbates
- expands
- extends
- hastens
- heaves
- hefts
- hikes
- hoists
- intensifies
- lengthens
- lifts
- magnifies
- maximizes
- mounts
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- quickens
- raises
- rears
- redoubles
- reinforces
- restrengthens
- rises
- sharpens
- steps up
- strengthens
- stresses
- supplements
- takes up
- upends
- upholds
- uplifts
- upraises
- ups
Antonyms for heightens
- abates
- alleviates
- bears
- decreases
- depresses
- descends
- diminishes
- dips
- drops
- dwindles
- eases
- falls
- lessens
- lightens
- lowers
- moderates
- pitches
- plunges
- presses
- pushes
- recedes
- reduces
- sinks
- slips
- subdues
- submerges
- subsides
- wanes
- weakens
Meanings of heightens
- verb
- To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
- To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.
Example Sentences
- The dramatic soundtrack heightens the excitement of the movie.
- Lack of communication often heightens misunderstandings between people.
- The bright lighting heightens the beauty of the artwork.
- Cold weather heightens the risk of icy roads.
- The coach’s speech heightens the team’s motivation before the game.
On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heightens, such as: abates, accelerates, accentuates, aggravates, alleviates, amplifies, ascends.
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