Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: ratchet

Synonyms:

Synonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Synonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Antonyms:

Antonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Antonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Usage examples:

And then we actually leased quite a bit in the last 12 months that we now can hire and turn that equipment back to the lessor is and ratchet down a little bit of across our network there which will help the cost structure a little bit.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4580435-matson-inc-matx-q4-2022-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

Aslef hoped the new walkouts would "ratchet up the pressure" on train companies and the government to give train drivers their first pay rise in more than four years.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-strikes-junior-doctors-rail-b1039144.html

China has opposed military drills involving U.S. forces in the region as well as increasing U.S. military deployments, which it warned would ratchet up tensions and hamper regional stability and peace.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/us-filipino-forces-show-firepower-at-sea-amid-china-tension/

Dublin's sharp rise in expenses is not an anomaly though, with two-thirds of Eurozone cities seeing their cost of living ranking ratchet up in the global list, with only French and Scandinavian cities seemingly staving off dramatic rises.

Source: https://www.joe.ie/news/europes-most-expensive-cities-775385

He even claimed that a ratchet being used at this short distance would be no greater a blow than “a fist being used”.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/expert-witness-dismisses-ratchet-theory-8648135

If Anthony Albanese had plans to ratchet up Australia’s climate ambitions over coming months, his German counterpart could provide him with a cautionary tale.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/germany-s-sobering-lesson-for-albanese-on-climate-ambitions-20230709-p5dmtl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

In the meantime, the decision to seek legal help can ratchet up tensions, leaving victims vulnerable.

Source: https://www.propublica.org/article/us-vs-rahimi-gun-rights-domestic-violence-converge-supreme-court-case

Macklem acknowledged Wednesday that the cumulative rate hikes will strain Canada’s economy and ratchet up the pressure on households, though he maintained it is necessary to slow spending demand and ultimately cool inflation.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9434819/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-jan-2023/

They’ll ratchet up the charm and sweet talk candidates into believing that there's a fantastic boss, the firm is in excellent financial condition and there is a fast-track career path.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2023/04/17/white-lies-omissions-and-deception-in-the-interview-process/

This week, the Yukon government released new regulations that ratchet up the powers of the RCMP to search for missing people.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-missing-persons-act-1.7003529?cmp=rss

You will find a 1/4" drive 100 tooth ratchet handle, a drive spinner handle, a wobble extension bar and an assortment of sockets.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/fashion-beauty/best-advent-calendars-men-body-30985380