Break and Maximize

Break

Break verb - To diminish the price or value of.
Usage example: distressing economic news that will break many energy stocks

Maximize is an antonym for break.

Maximize

Maximize verb - Make as big or large as possible.

Break is an antonym for maximize.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Resonance of Fate On the other hand, it's a brief break from constantly having to plot your Hero Runs to maximize Tri-Attacks.
  • Former Child Star However, this is largely by choice, as he had a Stage Dad who forced him into role after role without taking a break, wanting to maximize on his son's bankability and ultimately ruining it (because no one wanted to cast Macaulay if it meant having to deal with his dad).
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