Bestir and Rest

Opposite meaning words

Bestir verb - Become active.

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Rest is an antonym for bestir in topics: act, incite, busily, get up and going.

Nearby Words: bestirred, bestirring

Rest verb - To refrain from labor or exertion.

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Bestir is an antonym for rest.

Nearby Words: restless, rested, restive, resting, restful

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