Doublings [noun]

Definition of Doublings:

increase, improvement

Opposite/Antonyms of Doublings:

● Worsening

● Fall

● Drop

● Deduction

● Decline

● Failure

● Slump

● Subtraction

● Shrinkage

● Lessening

● Reduction

● Decrease

● Stagnation

● Hindrance


Sentence/Example of Doublings:

Thanks to several doublings, like those that hares make when pursued by the hound, Fergan escaped death.

The fineness of the sliver is, however, in consequence of these doublings not increased but rather diminished.

The mantle of parliament is scarlet, and has three and a half doublings of ermine.

So many doublings and devices were required to get to sea with an unseaworthy ship and a captain that was “wanted.”

Suzanne ridicules my doublings and declares that she could make her aunt swallow anything.

He's got the sense of a child or he would have tracked out your doublings and windings long ago.

So with doublings and turnings he came at last on the Delhi gate, a small, round, flat-roofed building pierced by a high archway.

To trace all the turns and doublings of his course, during the year 1689 and the earlier part of 1690, would be wearisome.

His quick turnings and doublings, and the choice of ground difficult for horses, had served his purpose well.

All your circlings and doublings availed you nothing; you never perplexed him for more than an instant.