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inclining

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of inclining

bending downward or forward

the inclining branches of the evergreens seemed almost ready to break under the weight of the heavy snow

Synonyms of inclining

bowed, bowing, declined, declining, descendant (also descendent), descending, drooping, droopy, hanging, hung, nodding, pendulous, sagging, stooping, weeping

Words Related to inclining

dangling, falling, pendent (or pendant), suspended

dipping, sinking, slumping

Near Antonyms of inclining

erect, inflexible, rigid, stiff

elevated, raised, upraised

Antonyms of inclining

unbending, upright

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