Deaden and Rouse

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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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Rouse is an antonym for deaden.

Nearby Word: deadening

Rouse verb - To cause to stop sleeping.

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Deaden is an antonym for rouse in wake topic.

Nearby Words: rousing, roused, roust

deaden emotions

rouse emotions

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