lowering

/ˈloʊərɪŋ/
/ˈlʌʊərɪŋ/
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Other forms: lowerings

Definitions of lowering
  1. noun
    the act of causing something to move to a lower level
    synonyms: letting down
    see moresee less
    type of:
    movement
    the act of changing the location of something
  2. noun
    the act of causing to become less
    see moresee less
    types:
    tapering
    the act of gradually lowering the size or amount
    type of:
    decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
    the act of decreasing or reducing something
  3. adjective
    darkened by clouds
    synonyms: heavy, sullen, threatening
    cloudy
    full of or covered with clouds
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