Cripple and Revamp

Cripple

Cripple verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.
Usage example: the collision so severely crippled the ship that it had to be towed into port

Revamp is an antonym for cripple.

Nearby Words: crippled, crippling

Revamp

Revamp verb - To put into good shape or working order again.
Usage example: it will be cheaper to replace the old machinery than it would be to revamp it

Cripple is an antonym for revamp.

Nearby Word: revamping

Common collocations

ability cripple ability revamp ability
character cripple character revamp character
game cripple game revamp game
mech cripple mech revamp mech
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