Breed and Dampen

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Breed verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

Usage example: this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment

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Dampen is an antonym for breed.

Nearby Words: breeding, breeder

Dampen verb - To make or become slightly or moderately wet.

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Breed is an antonym for dampen.

Nearby Words: damp, damper, dampening, dampness, damping

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