taper

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈteɪpər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈteɪpɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(tāpər)


taper
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Synonyms:
lessen, thin out, thin down, reduce Collocations, whittle down, grow less, taper off, decrease Collocations, abate Collocations, close up, decline Collocations, diminish Collocations, draw off, dwindle Collocations, slow up, wane Collocations, come to an end, wind down
Antonyms:
increase Collocations, thicken, expand Collocations, enlarge Collocations, grow Collocations, extend Collocations, raise Collocations, strengthen Collocations, widen Collocations, lengthen, draw out, pad out, go up


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