tapering
1 antonyms and opposites of tapering, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The act of reducing something in stages instead of stopping it suddenly, especially the dose of a drug.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The act of reducing something in stages instead of stopping it suddenly, especially the dose of a drug.
“Tapering off antidepressants too quickly can bring on withdrawal symptoms.”
Opposites
2. adjective
Growing steadily narrower towards one end.
“The tower has a tapering spire visible from the next valley.”
Antonyms
How to Use Tapering
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Neutral; the specific meaning depends heavily on the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between tapering and stopping cold turkey?
Tapering lowers a dose in planned steps so the body adjusts as it goes. Going cold turkey stops the substance entirely at once, which for drugs such as benzodiazepines, opioids or alcohol can be dangerous as well as unpleasant.
Why do runners taper before a race?
Hard training leaves accumulated fatigue that masks fitness. Cutting the volume, while keeping some intensity, lets muscles repair and glycogen stores refill, so the fitness already built can show up on race day.