Find the synonyms or antonyms of a word



Antonyms for strengthening


Grammar : Verb
Spell : strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn-



Definition of strengthening

Origin :
  • c.1300, from strength + -en (1). Related: Strengthened; strengthening.
  • verb make more forceful, powerful
  • verb encourage, hearten
Example sentences :
  • There was much to be done in the way of strengthening the earthworks.
  • Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts
  • Sucking a bit of dried orange peel about an hour before dinner, when the stomach is empty, is very grateful and strengthening.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • The engineer knows best what tools to use in strengthening his own machine.
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • Self-denial is all very well as a means of strengthening the character.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • It is held to be of disciplinary value, especially in strengthening the memory.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • This he says for the enlightening and strengthening of our faith.
  • Extract from : « The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained » by Martin Luther
  • Jim had built a fire, for the night wind was strengthening, blowing cool.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • The sticks were then carried out and used in strengthening the dam.
  • Extract from : « Followers of the Trail » by Zoe Meyer
  • Unto Christ the manifestation was strengthening and encouraging.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • It is their veil and guard while maturing and strengthening.
  • Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz

Synonyms for strengthening

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019