Atrophy and Improve

Opposite meaning words

Atrophy verb - To become worse or of less value.

Usage example: in the years following the closing of the last textile mill, the town atrophied

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Improve is an antonym for atrophy.

Nearby Words: atrophied, atrophying

Improve verb - To make better.

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Atrophy is an antonym for improve.

atrophy strength

improve strength

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