lowering Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act of causing to become less
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noun the act of causing something to move to a lower level
letting down.
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verb move something or somebody to a lower position
take down; lower; get down; let down; bring down.
- take down the vase from the shelf
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verb set lower
lower; lour.
- lower a rating
- lower expectations
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verb make lower or quieter
lour; lower; turn down.
- turn down the volume of a radio
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verb cause to drop or sink
depress; lower.
- The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir
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verb look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
glower; lower; lour; frown.
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adjective satellite darkened by clouds
heavy; sullen; threatening.
- a heavy sky
WordNet
Low"er*ing adjective
Definitions
Dark and threatening; gloomy; sullen; as, .lowering clouds or sky