Bust and Elevate

Bust

Bust verb - To bring to a lower grade or rank.
Usage example: the commander threatened to bust her for failing to salute

Elevate is an antonym for bust.

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Elevate

Elevate verb - To fill with great joy.

Bust is an antonym for elevate.

Common collocations

party bust party elevate party
man bust man elevate man
family bust family elevate family
house bust house elevate house
Other words: time, brother, caps.
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