narrowing
The word “narrowing” has 3 syllables: nar-row-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈnær.oʊ.ɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for narrowing?
In the thesaurus, “narrowing” has 12 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for narrowing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for narrowing
- blocking
- constricting
- contracting
- contraction
- hampering
- hindering
- impeding
- lessening
- limiting
- obstructing
- restricting
- tightening
Antonyms for narrowing
- broadening
- exceeding
- expanding
- widening
Meanings of narrowing
- verb
- To reduce in width or extent; to contract.
- To get narrower.
- (of a person or eyes) To partially lower one's eyelids in a way usually taken to suggest a defensive, aggressive or penetrating look.
- To contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one.
- To convert to a data type that cannot hold as many distinct values.
- noun
- The process of becoming narrow.
- The part of a stocking that is narrowed.
Example Sentences
- The narrowing of options left us with little choice but to reconsider our strategy.
- As the storm approached, we observed the narrowing of the road ahead, signaling potential danger.
- The narrowing wealth gap has become a central concern for policymakers aiming to promote economic equality.
- Emily noticed the narrowing of her friend's eyes, indicating growing suspicion about the situation.
- The narrowing focus of the investigation brought the detectives closer to identifying the culprit.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to narrowing, such as: blocking, broadening, constricting, contracting, contraction, exceeding, expanding.
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