LIGHTENING Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word lightening. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word lightening. (close relations)

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light lighten lighter lightened

Best Alternative Words for LIGHTENING


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	lighten up				verbv
	verb • make more cheerful • become more cheerful • make more cheerful through the use of color • become lighter
	buoy up				verbv
	verb • become more cheerful • make more cheerful • keep afloat
	brighten				verb, adverbv, adv
	verb • make more cheerful through the use of color • become clear
	relieve				verbv
	verb • provide physical relief, as from pain • free someone temporarily from his or her obligations • grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to • lessen the intensity of or calm • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • relieve oneself of troubling information • provide relief for • free from a burden, evil, or distress • take by stealing • grant exemption or release to • alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

Best Hypernyms For LIGHTENING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lightening, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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