Buoy up and Debilitate

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Buoy up verb - To fill with courage or strength of purpose.

Usage example: the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up

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Debilitate is an antonym for buoy up.

Debilitate verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

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Buoy up is an antonym for debilitate.

Nearby Words: debilitation, debilitating

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