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English verb: lour | |||
| 1. | lour (change) set lower | ||
| Samples | Lower a rating. Lower expectations. | ||
| Synonyms | lower | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | devalue | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | derate, subdue, subordinate | ||
| 2. | lour (change) make lower or quieter | ||
| Samples | Turn down the volume of a radio. | ||
| Synonyms | lower, turn down | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | decrease, lessen, minify | ||
| 3. | lour (body) look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval | ||
| Synonyms | frown, glower, lower | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | grimace, make a face, pull a face | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | scowl | ||
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