 heightening |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] rising progressively | |
| Synonyms: | building | |
| Examples: | "the building suspense" "the heightening drama" |
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| Related terms: | rising | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] reaching a higher intensity | |
| Examples: | "their heightening fears" |
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| Related terms: | intensifying | |
| Similar spelling: |
heighten |
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