Damp and Quicken

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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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Quicken is an antonym for damp.

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

Quicken verb - To give life, vigor, or spirit to.

Usage example: the news that we'd head to Florida for Christmas quickened the children, who instantly began jumping for joy

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Damp is an antonym for quicken.

Nearby Words: quick, quickness, quickened, quickening

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