Lose and Whet

Opposite meaning words

Lose verb - To be unable to find or have at hand.

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Whet is an antonym for lose.

Nearby Words: loser, losing

Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

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Lose is an antonym for whet in arouse topic.

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting

lose interest

whet interest

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