Synonyms of thinning

Noun


1. cutting, thinning, dilution

usage: the act of diluting something; "the cutting of whiskey with water"; "the thinning of paint with turpentine"

Verb


1. thin, change state, turn

usage: lose thickness; become thin or thinner

2. thin, reduce, cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back, cut, bring down

usage: make thin or thinner; "Thin the solution"

3. dilute, thin, thin out, reduce, cut, weaken

usage: lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon"

4. reduce, melt off, lose weight, slim, slenderize, thin, slim down, change state, turn

usage: take off weight

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