ratcheted (up) Antonyms
Meaning of ratcheted (up)
ratcheted (up)
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ratcheted (up) Sentence Examples
- The tension ratcheted up as the deadline approached, with both sides refusing to compromise.
- The government's efforts to combat climate change have ratcheted up in recent years, with ambitious targets being set for emissions reductions.
- The competition ratcheted up as the race reached its climax, with each athlete pushing themselves to their limits.
- Economic sanctions against the rogue nation ratcheted up, putting pressure on its government to change its ways.
- The severity of the storm ratcheted up rapidly, causing widespread flooding and damage.
- The price of gasoline ratcheted up steadily, putting a strain on household budgets.
- Security measures at the airport ratcheted up after a series of suspicious incidents.
- The intensity of the wildfire ratcheted up as strong winds fueled its spread.
- The demands made by the union ratcheted up, leading to a tense standoff with management.
- The urgency of the situation ratcheted up as the patient's condition deteriorated rapidly.
FAQs About the word ratcheted (up)
added (to), increased, pumped up,bumped (up), accelerated, compounded, enlarged, hyped,maximized, escalated
subtracted (from), lowered, minimized, diminished, lessened, decreased,reduced, dwindled, contracted, curtailed
The tension ratcheted up as the deadline approached, with both sides refusing to compromise.
The government's efforts to combat climate change have ratcheted up in recent years, with ambitious targets being set for emissions reductions.
The competition ratcheted up as the race reached its climax, with each athlete pushing themselves to their limits.
Economic sanctions against the rogue nation ratcheted up, putting pressure on its government to change its ways.
