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 27 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for narrowing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for narrowing

barring
blocking
capping
circumscribing
confining
consolidation
constricting
contracting
contraction
hampering
hindering
holding down
impeding
lessening
limiting
modifying
numbering
obstructing
pinching
qualifying
quelling
reduction
repressing
restricting
squeezing
suppressing
tightening

Antonyms for narrowing

broadening
enlargement
exceeding
expanding
opening
overextending
overreaching
widening

Meanings of narrowing

verb
1. To reduce in width or extent; to contract.
2. To get narrower.
3. (of a person or eyes) To partially lower one's eyelids in a way usually taken to suggest a defensive, aggressive or penetrating look.
4. To contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one.
5. To convert to a data type that cannot hold as many distinct values.
noun
1. The process of becoming narrow.
2. 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 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to narrowing, such as: barring, blocking, broadening, capping, circumscribing, confining, consolidation.

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