Whet and Weaken

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Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

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Weaken is an antonym for whet in arouse topic.

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting

Weaken verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

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Whet is an antonym for weaken.

Nearby Words: weak, weakness, weakening

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