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ETIOLATING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word etiolating. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word etiolating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ETIOLATING

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fading
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• weakening in force or intensity

paling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fence made of upright pickets

whitening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• changing to a lighter color

blanching
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• turn pale, as if in fear

• cook (vegetables) briefly

blanched
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• anemic looking from illness or emotion

• (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light

etiolated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light

Best Hypernyms For ETIOLATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for etiolating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
alter change modify weaken

Alternatives for FADING

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