English Synonym Finder

sharpening

Definitions

The act or process of making something sharper or more pointed.

The process of enhancing the clarity or definition of an image or sound.

The act of becoming more acute, intense, or focused.

Examples

He spent the afternoon sharpening his kitchen knives to ensure they were ready for the dinner preparations.

The constant sharpening of his skills allowed him to excel in his competitive field.

Synonyms

honing whetting grinding edging refining polishing focusing

Antonyms

dulling blunting softening rounding weakening dampening blurring