Amp up and Weaken

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Amp up verb - To give life, vigor, or spirit to.

Usage example: an important news story that doesn't need to be amped up with sensationalism

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Weaken is an antonym for amp up.

Weaken verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

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Amp up is an antonym for weaken.

Nearby Words: weak, weakness, weakening

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