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Synonyms for takes the sting out
verb lower, reduce- abate
- curtail
- decrease
- dilute
- diminish
- dwindle
- ease
- erode
- impair
- lighten
- minimize
- mitigate
- narrow
- shrink
- slacken
- taper off
- weaken
- abridge
- amputate
- attenuate
- clip
- close
- contract
- crop
- cut
- de-escalate
- decline
- degrade
- downsize
- drain
- minify
- moderate
- soft-pedal
- taper
- thin
- truncate
- become smaller
- cut back
- die down
- grow less
- roll back
- slack up
- slow down
- take the bite out
- take the edge off
- take the sting out
- wind down
Antonyms for takes the sting out
- develop
- enlarge
- expand
- extend
- grow
- increase
- intensify
- irritate
- lengthen
- prolong
- strengthen
- worsen
- go up
- rise
- stretch
- raise
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.