Damp and Embolden

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Damp verb - To deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality.

Usage example: refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success

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Embolden is an antonym for damp.

Nearby Words: dampen, dampened, damper, damped, dampness

Embolden verb - To fill with courage or strength of purpose.

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Damp is an antonym for embolden.

Nearby Word: emboldening

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Embolden and Damp. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/damp/embolden

Damp & Embolden. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/damp/embolden>.

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