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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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