Congest and Unplug

Congest

Congest verb - To prevent passage through by filling with something.
Usage example: the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways

Unplug is an antonym for congest.

Unplug

Unplug verb - To make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions.

Congest is an antonym for unplug.
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