causing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːzɪŋ/

Definition

The present participle of 'cause', meaning to be the reason for something to happen, especially something bad or unpleasant.

Examples

• The loud music was causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.

• His constant complaining is causing a lot of tension in the office.

• The new policy is causing widespread concern among employees.

How to Use causing

causing trouble (collocation)

creating problems or difficulties — "His rebellious behavior is always causing trouble for his parents."

causing damage (collocation)

resulting in harm or destruction — "The strong winds were causing significant damage to the roof."

causing pain (collocation)

inflicting physical or emotional suffering — "The injury was causing him a lot of pain."

causing concern (collocation)

creating worry or anxiety — "The sudden drop in sales is causing concern among investors."

Synonyms of causing

Words with a similar meaning to causing:

• creating
• producing
• generating
• inducing

Antonyms of causing

Words with the opposite meaning to causing:

• preventing
• avoiding

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