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HEIGHTENING

\hˈa͡ɪtənɪŋ], \hˈa‍ɪtənɪŋ], \h_ˈaɪ_t_ə_n_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of HEIGHTENING

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1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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rising progressively; "the building suspense"; "the heightening drama"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
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n. Elevation; increase; improvement; aggravation.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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