Damp and Excite

Damp

Damp verb - To deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality.
Usage example: refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success

Excite is an antonym for damp.

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

Excite

Excite verb - To cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings.

Damp is an antonym for excite.

Common collocations

emotions damp emotions excite emotions
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