Definition for Smoothing:

• fr. Smooth, v.

Synonyms for Smoothing:

• adj.

  •abrasive (adjective)
  • erosive.

• n.

  •rub (noun)
  • smoothings,
  • kneadings,
  • strokings.

• v.

  •flattening (verb)
  • deflating,
  • squishing,
  • grading,
  • compressing.
  •pacifying (verb)
  • stabilizing,
  • softening,
  • conciliating,
  • pacifying,
  • ebbing,
  • Quieting,
  • defusing,
  • Relieving,
  • reconciling,
  • composing,
  • quelling,
  • easing,
  • Assuaging,
  • Allaying,
  • calming,
  • soothing,
  • cooling,
  • moderating,
  • appeasing,
  • placating,
  • lulling,
  • Hushing,
  • tranquilizing,
  • Mollifying.
  •smoothing (verb)
  • Glossing,
  • Burnishing,
  • leveling,
  • Flattening,
  • evening,
  • Slicking,
  • Glazing,
  • Planing,
  • grinding,
  • Sanding,
  • polishing.

• Other synonyms:

  •pressing
  • ironing.

Paraphrases for Smoothing:

• Independent

  • Proper noun, singular
    Adjusting.
  • Verb, gerund or present participle
    moderating, Approximating, harmonising, Facilitating, minimising, streamlining, accelerating, diminishing, Harmonizing, ameliorating, shaping, minimizing, Overcoming, softening, Mediating, cushioning, Expediting, resolving, fostering, reconciling, Alleviating, Attenuating, benefiting, clearing, defusing, Relieving, Equalizing, lessening, relaxing, paving, Remedying, Assuaging, Favouring, realigning, dampening, reducing, Levelling, laying, Aiding, Attuning, aligning, Bridging.

Smoothing Sentence Examples:

• Her sister stood over her, cutting a slice now and then from the loaf, telling her that she had taken nothing, smoothing her hair, and wishing for her sake that the fire were better.

• As she stood smoothing the head of the little girl, who had followed her to the door, and now leaned against her, hiding her tearful face in Grace's dress, she said, I don't know of any homoeopathic physician in this neighborhood.

Homophones for Smoothing:

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