116 Synonyms for Taper: torch, abate, reduce

taper (116 synonym found)

Taper has 116 synonyms. The top synonyms for taper are torch, abate, reduce, lamp, wane, moon, lantern, luminary and 108 more. Another word for taper is torch. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for taper?

A common synonym for taper is torch. Other synonyms include abate, reduce, lamp, wane.

How many synonyms does taper have?

Taper has 116 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does taper mean?

(n): a slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light; a tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness in an elongated object; as, the taper of a spire Example: "the legs of the

Definition of taper:

(n) : a slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light; a tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness in an elongated object; as, the taper of a spire

"the legs of the table had a slight taper to them."

(adj) : regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; as, taper fingers

(v) : to make thinner or narrower at one end; to diminish gradually

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