Bolster and Decrease

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Bolster verb - To hold up or serve as a foundation for.

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Decrease is an antonym for bolster in help topic.

Nearby Words: bolstered, bolstering

Decrease verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

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Bolster is an antonym for decrease.

Nearby Words: decreased, decreasing, decrement, decremented

power	bolster power	decrease power
strength	bolster strength	decrease strength
reputation	bolster reputation	decrease reputation
income	bolster income	decrease income
Other words: resistance, magic, morale, damage, defense, rating, numbers, rates, points, chances, enemies.

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