Deaden and Refresh

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Deaden verb - To deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality.

Usage example: an excess of detail deadens much of the mystery novel's suspense

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Refresh is an antonym for deaden in diminish topic.

Nearby Word: deadening

Refresh verb - To bring back to a former condition or vigor.

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Deaden is an antonym for refresh.

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