Altering

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    alteration

    "And stand steadfast in the unchangeable life and seed of God, which was before changings and alterings were; and which will remain when they all are gone."

  2. 2
    the sterilization of an animal wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of alter form-of, gerund, participle, present

    "This skirt needs altering."

Synonyms

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adjustmentassuasiveextenuatingfixinggeldinglenitive

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"I'm tired of altering my plans every time you change your mind."

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