lowering
/ˈloʊərɪŋ/
verb
- The act of moving something to a lower position; letting down.
- She is lowering the basket from the window.
- The crane is lowering the steel beam into place.
- They are lowering the flag at sunset.
- The act of reducing the amount, degree, or intensity of something.
- The teacher is lowering the difficulty of the test.
- The company is lowering its prices to attract more customers.
- He is lowering the temperature on the thermostat.
- The act of making something less dignified or respectable.
- She accused him of lowering the standards of the club.
- Cheating lowers the value of an honest effort.
- By spreading rumors, they are lowering the team's morale.
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noun
- The process or act of making something lower.
- The lowering of prices led to a surge in sales.
- The lowering of the flag is a daily ceremony at the school.
- The gradual lowering of the water level revealed the old dock.
adjective
- Appearing dark and threatening, as of the sky or weather; gloomy.
- The hikers saw the lowering horizon and decided to turn back.
- A lowering sky made the afternoon feel like evening.
- The lowering clouds warned of an approaching storm.
- Having a sullen or angry expression; scowling.
- The guard's lowering face discouraged any questions.
- Her lowering silence made everyone uncomfortable.
- He gave her a lowering look when she interrupted.
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