Antonyms for leveling

Grammar : Verb

Spell : lev-uhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛv əl

Definition of leveling

Origin : early 15c., from level (n.). To do one's level best is from 1851.

verb make even
verb destroy, demolish
verb be honest
verb aim, direct

Example sentences :

This leveling process may have any or all of several consequences.
Extract from : « The Settlement of Wage Disputes » by Herbert Feis

Well they're leveling off the yards around 'em, and seedin' 'em to grass.
Extract from : « Joyce's Investments » by Fannie E. Newberry

"I give you a fair warnin' to clear out," he said, leveling the revolver.
Extract from : « Down the Slope » by James Otis

It is the most difficult thing to be in these leveling days.
Extract from : « Their Pilgrimage » by Charles Dudley Warner

"He was over there and I shot at him, so," said Stacy, leveling the weapon.
Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico » by Frank Gee Patchin

Take your hands off me, you brute, she cried, leveling the weapon at him.
Extract from : « Mason of Bar X Ranch » by Henry Bennett

And this communication is not a leveling, it is not an elimination of differences.
Extract from : « Instigations » by Ezra Pound

The cannon turn up the earth like a plow, leveling everything.
Extract from : « Rodin: The Man and his Art » by Judith Cladel

Leveling his rifle at one of the animal's eyes, he pulled the trigger.
Extract from : « In the Depths of the Dark Continent » by Cornelius Shea

But it was a leveling bombardment of everything near, dear, respectable, sacred.
Extract from : « We Can't Have Everything » by Rupert Hughes

Synonyms for leveling

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