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Opposite of to make slightly wet
Opposite of to make less strong or intense
Opposite of to deprive of emotional or intellectual life, energy or vitality
Opposite of to diminish the confidence or courage of
Opposite of to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
Opposite of to reduce the strength or intensity of
“In a panic that is not all or even principally selfish, the clergy are losing their acuteness and making blunders which only serve to intensify the hatred of their opponents.”
Opposite of to mitigate or moderate the intensity of an effect or feeling
Opposite of to discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage
Opposite of to regulate or keep under control
Opposite of to make moist or moister
Opposite of to put a damper on one's mood or enthusiasm
“You need a nice, relaxing holiday to raise your spirits.”
Opposite of to allay a situation that has escalated
“The police would no doubt argue that provocative goal celebrations could incite crowd trouble.”
(figurative) Opposite of to stifle or suppress a quality or characteristic
“The desire to prove this to all who stood before him caused Atheos to move toward the Golden Gate and unleash his fury upon this symbol of their bondage.”
Opposite of to extinguish a flame or fire
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