Brim and Lighten

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Brim verb - To put into (something) as much as can be held or contained.

Usage example: he brimmed the glass with milk, and now I'm sure to spill it

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Lighten is an antonym for brim.

Nearby Words: brimful, brimmer

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Brim is an antonym for lighten.

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

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