Synonyms for lowering

Noun

1. lowering, decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down

usage: the act of causing to become less

2. lowering, letting down, movement

usage: the act of causing something to move to a lower level

Verb

1. lower, take down, let down, get down, bring down, move, displace

usage: move something or somebody to a lower position; "take down the vase from the shelf"

2. lower, lour, devalue

usage: set lower; "lower a rating"; "lower expectations"

3. lower, depress, change, alter, modify

usage: cause to drop or sink; "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"

4. turn down, lower, lour, decrease, lessen, minify

usage: make lower or quieter; "turn down the volume of a radio"

5. frown, glower, lour, lower, grimace, make a face, pull a face

usage: look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

Adjective

1. heavy, lowering, sullen, threatening, cloudy (vs. clear)

usage: darkened by clouds; "a heavy sky"