amplification

[am-pluh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌæm plə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

increase in size or effect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elaboration

STRONG

addition augmentation boost buildup deepening development enlargement exaggeration expansion expatiation extension intensification lengthening magnification padding raising strengthening stretching widening

WEAK

boosting fleshing out heightening supplementing upping

Antonyms

STRONG

abridgment compression decrease lessening reduction shrinkage

WEAK

abridgement condensation contraction shortening

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From Salon • Jun. 23, 2022

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