Beef up and Paralyze

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Beef up

Beef up verb - To increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force.
Usage example: beefed up the walls with iron bars
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Paralyze is an antonym for beef up.

Paralyze

Paralyze verb - To render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move.
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Beef up is an antonym for paralyze.
Nearby Words: paralyse, paralysed, paralysis, paralytic, paralyzing
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