Buck up and Mope

Opposite meaning terms

Buck up verb - To become glad or hopeful.

Usage example: buck up, kids, it's not so bad as you're making it out to be

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Mope is an antonym for buck up.

Mope verb - To move or act slowly.

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Buck up is an antonym for mope.

Nearby Words: moping, moped

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