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maturing

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of maturing

the process of becoming mature

the maturing of young horses can take several years

Synonyms of maturing

development, growth, maturation, ripening

Words Related to maturing

blossoming, flourishing, flowering

mellowing, softening

evolution, evolvement, expansion, progression

coming-of-age, maturity

Near Antonyms of maturing

decadence, decay, decaying, declension, decline, declining, degeneration, descent, deterioration

ebbing, fading, shriveling (or shrivelling), waning, wilting, withering

death, decease, demise, dying, end, exit, expiration, expiring, expiry, perishing

regression, retrogression, reversion

maturing

verb , present participle of mature

Synonyms and Antonyms of maturing

to become mature

a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing

Synonyms of maturing

aging (or ageing), developing, growing, growing up, progressing, ripening

Words Related to maturing

mellowing, softening

blooming, blossoming, burgeoning (also bourgeoning), flourishing, flowering

opening, unfolding

advancing, evolving

getting along, getting on, graying (also greying)

Near Antonyms of maturing

decaying, declining, degenerating, deteriorating, sinking, worsening

drooping, drying, fading, flagging, sagging, shriveling (or shrivelling), waning, wasting (away), weakening, wilting, withering

regressing, retrogressing, reverting

backsliding, lapsing, returning

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