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ALERTING Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word alerting. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For ALERTING

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
calming
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

discouraging
adjectiveadj
adjective

• depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

adjective satellite

• expressing disapproval in order to dissuade

dulling
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

adjective satellite

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

verb

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

subduing
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• bring under control by force or authority

• hold within limits and control

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

• correct by punishment or discipline

unalert
adjective

• not alert to what is potentially dangerous

Alternatives for CALMING

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Phrases (7)

Alternatives for DISCOURAGING

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Alternatives for DULLING

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for SUBDUING

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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for UNALERT

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