Damp and Rouse

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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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Rouse is an antonym for damp.

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

Rouse verb - To cause to stop sleeping.

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Damp is an antonym for rouse.

Nearby Words: rousing, roused, roust

damp emotions

rouse emotions

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