sweetening

[sweet-n-ing, sweet-ning] / ˈswit n ɪŋ, ˈswit nɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

maturing

Synonyms

STRONG

advancing aging blossoming consummating developing evolving growing mellowing perfecting preparing sprouting

WEAK

growing up

Antonyms

WEAK

declining dying fading

NOUN

bribe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blackmail compensation gift graft gratuity hush money incentive inducement kickback perk reward

STRONG

allurement bait contract enticement envelope feedbag goody gravy grease ice lagniappe lure payola perquisite present price protection remuneration sop sweetener take

WEAK

buyoff corrupt money corrupting gift fringe benefit influence peddling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hindrance loss penalty

NOUN

enticement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bait come-on inducement sweetener

STRONG

attraction blandishment cajolery coaxing decoy fascination lure mousetrap promise seduction snare temptation trap

WEAK

come-hither inveiglement

Antonyms

STRONG

repulsion

WEAK

disgust dissuasion

Example Sentences

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Sweetening the pill, there's lots of previously unseen archive footage, giving glimpses of the band in the studio and blowing off steam on tour.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Sweetening the beachy air in “Weltita” are the soothing vocals of Chuwi, an indie quartet that packs a soft but powerful punch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

Sweetening the deal for television execs, Allen is a two-time Olympian and a former Oregon wide receiver who signed with the Eagles after wowing them at the Ducks’ pro day.

From Washington Post • Jun. 26, 2022

Sweetening the deal, Usyk said two tickets to his fight with Joshua will be handed out at random to one of the NFT buyers.

From Reuters • Apr. 25, 2022

Three short songs gives the clear-voiced throstle, Sweetening the twilight ere he fills the nest; While the little bird upon the leafless branches Tweets to its mate a tiny loving note.

From Poems — Volume 1 by Meredith, George

sweetening

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