Buff and Whet

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Buff verb - To make smooth by friction.

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Whet is an antonym for buff.

Nearby Words: buffer, buffed, buffing

Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

Usage example: whetted the knife with the grindstone

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Buff is an antonym for whet.

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting

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