1
as in darkened
covered over by clouds
the lowering sky made us think twice about going to the park
2
as in stern
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
we chose our next words carefully, mindful of the lowering expression on his face
present participle of lower
1
as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
2
as in plunging
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
prices of the new type of televisions lowered considerably as competition and sales increased
3
as in reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
4
as in decreasing
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the noise of the jet engine lowered as the plane disappeared in the distance
5
as in discrediting
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
how could you lower yourself by passing off someone else's work as your own?
6
as in sinking
to diminish the price or value of
over time, inflation lowers incomes and savings in terms of actual buying power
present participle of lower
1
as in darkening
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
2
as in scowling
to look with anger or disapproval
the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her
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