step-up

Synonyms

accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increase, increment, more, plus, proliferation, raise, rise, supplement, uptick;

Antonyms

abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, depletion, diminishment, diminution, drop-off, fall, falloff, lessening, loss, lowering, reduction, shrinkage, step-down;

Near Antonyms

deduction, subtraction;

Related Words

accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering;

complement;

accession, appendix, continuation, extension, uptrend, upturn;

jump, run-up, spike;

Synonyms

accentuate, amp (up), amplify, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, redouble, strengthen;

Antonyms

abate, moderate;

Near Antonyms

decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), reduce, subdue, tone (down), weaken;

dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane;

alleviate, ease, lighten;

Related Words

broaden, enlarge, expand, extend, lengthen;

accelerate, hasten, quicken;

emphasize, point (up), sharpen, stress;

augment, enforce, reinforce (also reenforce), restrengthen, supplement;

maximize;

enliven, jazz (up);

aggravate, exacerbate;