Cram and Lighten

Opposite meaning words

Cram verb - To put into (something) as much as can be held or contained.

Usage example: crammed his mouth with candy

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Lighten is an antonym for cram.

Nearby Words: cramped, cramming, crammer

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Cram is an antonym for lighten.

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

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