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betterments

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plural of betterment

Synonyms & Antonyms of betterments

the act or result of making something better

working for the betterment of the lives of working people

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for betterments

developments,
elaborations,
evolutions,
expansions,
gestations,
growths,
maturations,
perfections

advancements,
advances,
breakthroughs,
enhancements,
improvements,
refinements

quantum leaps

ameliorations,
boosts,
increases,
meliorations,
upgrades,
uplifts,
upswings,
uptrends,
upturns

civilizations,
edifications,
educations,
enlightenments

renaissances,
renascences,
revivals

discoveries,
finds,
windfalls

innovations,
inventions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for betterments

breakdowns,
collapses,
crashes

hindrances,
impediments,
stumbling blocks

decadences,
decays,
declensions,
declines,
decreases,
degenerations,
descents,
deteriorations,
diminishments,
downgrades,
failings,
languishments,
lapses,
reductions

detriments,
disablements,
drawbacks,
glitches,
impairments,
shortcomings

setbacks

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