Lowering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

covered over by clouds

"the lowering sky made us think twice about going to the park"

harsh and threatening in manner or appearance

"we chose our next words carefully, mindful of the lowering expression on his face"

as in reduction, loss

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally

"workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place"

to go to a lower level especially abruptly

"prices of the new type of televisions lowered considerably as competition and sales increased"

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent

"decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable"

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually

"the noise of the jet engine lowered as the plane disappeared in the distance"

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?"

to diminish the price or value of

"over time, inflation lowers incomes and savings in terms of actual buying power"

to take on a gloomy or forbidding look

"the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm"

to look with anger or disapproval

"the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her"