Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Heighten means to increase the intensity, amount, or degree of something.
Heighten
/ˈhaɪtn/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
My senses are heightened, my reflexes ready.
The bright lights heightened the cheer of the festival.
His emotions were heightened by the thrilling music.
Etymology:
The word heighten emerged in the early 16th century, formed by adding the suffix en to the noun height, which traces back to the Old English hēah, meaning high.
Usage Statistics:
17 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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