heighten
verbHow many syllables in heighten?
There are 2 syllables in the word heighten.How to pronounce heighten:
Definition of heighten:
- heighten (verb):
- to make or become higher or more intense
- to increase the amount or degree of augment
Synonyms for heighten:
compound
enhance
intensify
potentiate
raise
Antonyms for heighten:
abate
arrest
avert
bridle
calm
check
constrain
contain
control
crush
curb
damp
decline
decrease
depress
deter
dilute
diminish
discourage
divert
drop
dull
fall
fend off
fill
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