ratchet (down) Synonyms

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The screws on the deck were ratcheting down, securing the planks firmly in place.
The mechanic used a ratchet wrench to tighten the bolts on the engine, ratcheting them down until they were snug.
The old car's suspension was rattling and scraping, indicating that it needed to be ratcheted down.
The workload ratcheted down after the deadline passed, giving the employees a much-needed break.
The government's restrictions on travel ratcheted down, causing a decline in tourism.
The interest rates ratcheted down, making it more affordable to purchase a home.
The temperature ratcheted down as the sun set, prompting people to seek shelter indoors.
The stock market ratcheted down, causing investors to lose significant amounts of money.
The volume on the stereo ratcheted down, allowing the neighbors to get some sleep.
The tension ratcheted down as the opposing sides reached a compromise.

diminish, ebb, decline, shrink, taper off,decrease, die (away or down or out), fall away, fall, slow (down)

pick up, accumulate, wax, soar, intensify, mushroom, balloon, escalate, swell, grow

The screws on the deck were ratcheting down, securing the planks firmly in place.

The mechanic used a ratchet wrench to tighten the bolts on the engine, ratcheting them down until they were snug.

The old car's suspension was rattling and scraping, indicating that it needed to be ratcheted down.

The workload ratcheted down after the deadline passed, giving the employees a much-needed break.