Bolster and Devour

Bolster

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

Devour is an antonym for bolster.

Nearby Words: bolstered, bolstering

Devour

Devour verb - To make complete use of.
Usage example: a catastrophic medical event that devoured their savings

Bolster is an antonym for devour.

Nearby Words: devouring, devourment

Common collocations

power bolster power devour power
hero bolster hero devour hero
magic bolster magic devour magic
spirits bolster spirits devour spirits
Other words: enemies, creatures.
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