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lour

/ lour /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
set lower
"lower a rating"
"lower expectations"
Type of:
devalue
Kinds of:
derate subordinate subdue
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 2
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one''s forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Type of:
grimace make a face pull a face
Kinds of:
scowl
Derived:
glare glower frown scowl
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 3
make lower or quieter
"turn down the volume of a radio"
Type of:
decrease lessen minify
Derived:
lowering
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
52%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
16
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

devalue derate subordinate subdue grimace make a face pull a face scowl decrease lessen minify