Beef up and Damp

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Beef up verb - To increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force.

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Damp is an antonym for beef up.

Damp verb - To reduce or weaken in strength or feeling.

Usage example: nothing seemed to damp the unwelcome attentions of her suitor

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Beef up is an antonym for damp.

Nearby Words: dampen, dampened, damper, damped, dampness

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