tapering

Definitions

The act of gradually narrowing or becoming thinner toward one end.

A gradual reduction in the intensity, amount, or duration of something, such as a medical treatment or economic policy.

Examples

The tapering of the storm allowed the rescue teams to finally begin their search.

She noticed the tapering effect of the candle as it burned down throughout the evening.

The central bank announced a gradual tapering of its monthly bond purchases to stabilize the economy.

Synonyms

narrowing thinning attenuating diminishing slimming constricting tapered

Antonyms

widening broadening expanding thickening flaring enlarging swelling