Alter and Steepen

Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

Steepen and alter are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Steepen" with "Alter", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

Steepen

Steepen verb - Make steeper.
Usage example: The landslides have steepened the mountain sides
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Synonyms for Steepen

Alter and steepen are semantically related. You can use "Alter" instead a verb "Steepen".

Nearby Words: steep, steepness, steeply, steepening

Mutual synonyms

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