lowering

• Beschreibt das Verringern von etwas in Lage, Menge, Intensität oder Wert; auch das Senken oder Herabsetzen.

Describes the action of making something lower in position, amount, intensity, or value.

1. Darkened by cloudsB2formalbritish

   Describing a sky that is dark, gloomy, and overcast, often suggesting an approaching storm.

   Düster

   • The lowering sky warned of an impending thunderstorm.
   • We hurried home under the lowering clouds.
   • The landscape looked ominous in the lowering light.

   Synonymecloudydarkdullgloomymenacingovercastsombersullenthreatening

   Antonymebrightclearcloudlessfairsunny

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess bezeichnet, etwas in Menge, Grad oder Position zu verringern, z. B. das Senken eines Preises oder das Bewegen eines Objekts nach unten.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something less in amount, degree, or position, such as reducing a price or moving an object downward.

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1. ReductionB2formal

   The act of making something smaller in amount, degree, or intensity.

   Senkung

   • The lowering of interest rates helped stimulate the economy.
   • A gradual lowering of expectations was necessary for the team.
   • The lowering of the volume made the room quieter.

   Synonymeabatementcurtailmentcutcutbackdeclinedecreasediminutiondroplesseningreduction

   Antonymeelevationincreaseraising

2. DescentB2formal

   The act of moving something to a lower position or level.

   Senkung

   • The lowering of the flag at sunset is a daily ceremony.
   • The careful lowering of the heavy crate required two workers.
   • The lowering of the bridge allowed the ship to pass through.

   Synonymedescentdropfallsinking

   Antonymeelevationliftingraising

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas in eine tiefere Position zu bringen, etwas in Menge, Grad oder Intensität zu verringern oder etwas leiser oder weniger hell zu machen.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving something to a lower position, reducing something in amount, degree, or intensity, or making something less loud or bright.

1. Move downwardsA2formal

   To move something to a lower position or level.

   Senken

   • He lowered the window to let in fresh air.
   • The crane lowered the heavy box onto the truck.
   • She lowered her head in shame.

   Synonymebring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   Antonymeelevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

   To decrease the amount, value, or intensity of something.

   Senken

   • The store lowered its prices for the sale.
   • Please lower the volume of the music.
   • The government plans to lower taxes next year.

   Synonymeabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   Antonymeaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

   To bring someone down in rank, dignity, or respect.

   Erniedrigen

   • He would never lower himself to cheat.
   • The insult lowered her status in the group.
   • Don't lower your standards for anyone.

   Synonymeabasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   Antonymedignifyelevateexalthonoruplift