whetting

Speech parts

1. whetting - Noun

2. whetting - Verb

Derived from whet

Meaning

of Whet

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

kindle rouse quicken trigger stimulate spark activate inspire exciting stimulating stir provoking stirring grind animate
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Antonyms

crushing disappointing depressing discouraging demoralizing disheartening
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Examples

Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend. Akhenaten

At his side lay a carving knife bent and worn down by whetting. Source: Internet

Such subtle variations in rhythm are common in the plays, allowing for serious points to be made while still whetting the audience's appetite for the next joke. Source: Internet

The odd-looking creatures are packed with nutrients and known to contain substances that may help fight cancer cells, but whetting the appetite of consumers in Europe, she says, is virtually impossible. Source: Internet

Mezzo-sopranos Sasha Cooke (as Lola) and Ronnita Miller (as Lucia) showed themselves to be fine all-around singers who made the most of their smaller yet integral roles, whetting the appetite to hear more from them. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

whetted whetten whetter Whetzel wheugh whew