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heighten

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of heighten

1 to make markedly greater in measure or degree
  • several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions
Synonyms of heighten

accentuate, amp (up), amplify, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, intensify, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen
Words Related to heighten

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
Near Antonyms of heighten

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

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

alleviate, ease, lighten
Antonyms of heighten

abate, moderate
2 to move from a lower to a higher place or position
  • heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches
Synonyms of heighten

boost, crane, elevate, heave, heft, hike, hoist, jack (up), lift, perk (up), pick up, raise, take up, up, uphold, uplift, upraise
Words Related to heighten

ascend, mount, rise

rear, upend
Near Antonyms of heighten

descend, dip, fall, pitch, plunge, slip

bear, depress, press, push

sink, submerge
Antonyms of heighten

drop, lower

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