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ROUGHENING Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word roughening. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For ROUGHENING

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calming
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

comforting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• providing freedom from worry

• affording comfort or solace

cushioning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort

easing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a change for the better

• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

polishing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

refining
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

softening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of becoming softer

adjective satellite

• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

soothing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

gentling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

smoothing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

• of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

• (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

• of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

noun

• the act of smoothing

adjective satellite

• smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• lacking obstructions or difficulties

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

• make (a surface) shine

• free from obstructions

smooth
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

• of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

• (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

• of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

noun

• the act of smoothing

adjective satellite

• smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• lacking obstructions or difficulties

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

• make (a surface) shine

• free from obstructions

Alternatives for CALMING

Alternatives for COMFORTING

Alternatives for CUSHIONING

Alternatives for EASING

Alternatives for POLISHING

Alternatives for REFINING

Alternatives for SOFTENING

Alternatives for SOOTHING

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