Damp and Encourage

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Damp verb - To deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality.

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Encourage is an antonym for damp.

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

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

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Damp is an antonym for encourage.

Nearby Words: encouragement, encouraging

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