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Synonyms of attenuate

6 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for attenuate is slender. Other synonyms of attenuate are dilute, diminish, lessen, mitigate and weaken. The opposite of attenuate is strengthen.

Synonyms and similar words for attenuate

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Opposite of attenuate

verbAntonym(s) of “electronics”.

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Meaning of attenuate

  1. verb To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
  2. verb To make thinner, as by physically reshaping, starving, or decaying.
  3. verb To become thin or fine; to grow less.

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Questions about synonyms of attenuate

What is another word for attenuate?
Attenuate has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as slender, dilute, diminish, lessen, mitigate and weaken.
What is the opposite of attenuate?
The opposite of attenuate is strengthen.
What does attenuate mean?
Attenuate means to reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.

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