lowering 1 of 4

variants also louring
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as in stern
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance we chose our next words carefully, mindful of the lowering expression on his face

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lowering

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noun

lowering

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verb (1)

present participle of lower
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as in discrediting
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes how could you lower yourself by passing off someone else's work as your own?

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lowering

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verb (2)

variants also louring
present participle of lower

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“Lowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowering. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.

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