NARROWING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word narrowing. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| confining | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action • crowded | ||||||
| constricting | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom | ||||||
| contracting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • becoming infected | ||||||
| limiting | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action • strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase | ||||||
| reducing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent • loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer | ||||||
| restricting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action | ||||||
| tightening | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of making something tighter | ||||||
| curtailing | verbv | |||||
verb • place restrictions on • terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent | ||||||
| minimizing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • make small or insignificant • represent as less significant or important • cause to seem less serious; play down | ||||||
| narrow down | verbv | |||||
verb • define clearly • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study | ||||||
| constrict | verbv | |||||
verb • squeeze or press together • become tight or as if tight | ||||||
| constringe | verbv | |||||
verb • become tight or as if tight | ||||||
| contract | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law • (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make • a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid verb • enter into a contractual arrangement • engage by written agreement • squeeze or press together • be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness • become smaller or draw together • make smaller • compress or concentrate • make or become more narrow or restricted • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements | ||||||
| minute | nounn | |||||
noun • a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour • an indefinitely short time • a particular point in time • a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree • a short note • distance measured by the time taken to cover it adjective satellite • infinitely or immeasurably small • characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination | ||||||
| narrow-minded | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • capable of being shocked • lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view • rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines | ||||||
| specialise | verbv | |||||
verb • devote oneself to a special area of work • be specific about • suit to a special purpose • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment | ||||||
| specialize | verbv | |||||
verb • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study • be specific about • suit to a special purpose • devote oneself to a special area of work • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment | ||||||
| specify | verbv | |||||
verb • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement • decide upon or fix definitely • determine the essential quality of • be specific about • define clearly • design or destine • select something or someone for a specific purpose | ||||||
| taper | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a convex shape that narrows toward a point • the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) • a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame • stick of wax with a wick in the middle verb • diminish gradually • give a point to | ||||||
| nail down | verbv | |||||
verb • succeed in obtaining a position • define clearly • make final; put the last touches on; put into final form | ||||||
