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(whit-en-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the process of making something white or lighter.

Example Sentence

She used whitening on her teeth.

More Example Sentences

She noticed the whitening of her teeth.

Synonyms

brightening; lightening; bleaching

Antonyms

blacken

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whitening
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Rhymes

  • brightening
  • frightening
  • heightening
  • lightning
  • tightening
  • whitening

  • brightening
  • frightening
  • heightening
  • lightening
  • tightening
  • whitening
  • enlightening

  • enlightening
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