adjective. pointed downward. Opposite of raised.

verb. Simple past tense and past participle of lower.

adjective. below the surround or below the normal position

"Burke gave the process a huge push this week, letting it be known he's adjusted - many would use to the term lowered - his sights to take a deal for a draft pick and/or a prospect, rather than the top-six forward he wanted to spur playoff chances."

down  

abated  ablated  attenuated  bated  belittled  

lower