LENGTHENING Antonyms
There are 4 antonyms of the word
lengthening.
(opposite meanings)
Did you mean:
Definition of
LENGTHENING
Synonyms of
LENGTHENING
Best Opposite Words For LENGTHENING
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
| shortening | nounn | |||||
noun • fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods • act of decreasing in length | ||||||
| shrinking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • process or result of becoming less or smaller • the act of becoming less | ||||||
| shorten | verbv | |||||
verb • make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements • make short or shorter • become short or shorter • edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate | ||||||
