lowering

• Descreve a ação de diminuir algo em posição, quantidade, intensidade ou valor; também pode se referir a algo que abaixa, reduz ou torna mais baixo, ou ainda a um semblante carregado ou ameaçador.

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.

   Carregado

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

   Sinônimoscloudydarkdullgloomymenacingovercastsombersullenthreatening

   Antônimosbrightclearcloudlessfairsunny

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de diminuir algo em quantidade, grau ou posição, como reduzir um preço ou mover um objeto para baixo.

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.

   Redução

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabatementcurtailmentcutcutbackdeclinedecreasediminutiondroplesseningreduction

   Antônimoselevationincreaseraising

2. DescentB2formal

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

   Descida

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdescentdropfallsinking

   Antônimoselevationliftingraising

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de mover algo para uma posição mais baixa, reduzir algo em quantidade, grau ou intensidade, ou tornar algo menos alto, menos forte ou menos brilhante.

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.

   Abaixar

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

   Sinônimosbring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   Antônimoselevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

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

   Reduzir

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

   Sinônimosabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   Antônimosaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

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

   Rebaixar

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

   Sinônimosabasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   Antônimosdignifyelevateexalthonoruplift