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Verb
S:
(v)
lower
,
take down
,
let down
,
get down
,
bring down
(move something or somebody to a lower position)
"take down the vase from the shelf"
S:
(v)
lower
,
lour
(set lower)
"lower a rating"; "lower expectations"
S:
(v)
turn down
,
lower
,
lour
(make lower or quieter)
"turn down the volume of a radio"
S:
(v)
lower
,
depress
(cause to drop or sink)
"The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"
S:
(v)
frown
,
glower
,
lour
,
lower
(look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval)
Adjective
S:
(adj)
lowered
(below the surround or below the normal position)
"with lowered eyes"