sharpen - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

put (an image) into focus

Synonyms

• focalise
• focalize
• focus
• sharpen

More generic

• adjust
• correct
• set

More specific

• refocus

Related

• focalise
• focalize
• focus

Verb

become sharp or sharper

Synonyms

• sharpen

More generic

• deepen
• intensify

Verb

make crisp or more crisp and precise

Synonyms

• sharpen

More generic

• compound
• deepen
• heighten
• intensify

Related

• sharpen

Verb

make (one's senses) more acute

Synonyms

• heighten
• sharpen

More generic

• compound
• deepen
• heighten
• intensify

More specific

• subtilise
• subtilize

Verb

give a point to

Synonyms

• point
• sharpen
• taper

More generic

• change form
• change shape
• deform

More specific

• acuminate

Verb

raise the pitch of (musical notes)

Synonyms

• sharpen

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Opposite / Antonyms

• flatten

Verb

make sharp or sharper

Synonyms

• sharpen

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Opposite / Antonyms

• dull

More specific

• edge
• hone
• strap
• strop
• whet

Verb

make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper

Synonyms

• sharpen

More generic

• change intensity

Opposite / Antonyms

• soften

More specific

• focus

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