Bring down and Lighten

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Bring down verb - Move something or somebody to a lower position.

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Lighten is an antonym for bring down.

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Bring down is an antonym for lighten in topics: load, inspire, illuminate.

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

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