descending vs lowering

descending

noun
  • A descent. 

adj
  • Ordered such that each element is less than or equal to the previous element. 

  • Moving or sloping downwards. 

  • Becoming lower in pitch. 

  • Causing a sequence to follow a descending order. 

lowering

noun
  • The act of something being lowered. 

adj
  • Dark and menacing. 

  • Lurking, skulking, menacing. 

  • That lowers or frowns. 

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