Blur and Lighten

Opposite meaning words

Blur verb - To make dark, dim, or indistinct.

Usage example: evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook

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Lighten is an antonym for blur in cloud topic.

Nearby Words: blurred, blurt, blurry, blurring

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Blur is an antonym for lighten.

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

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