Depress and Excite

Opposite meaning words

Depress verb - To make sad.

Usage example: the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me

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Excite is an antonym for depress in topics: deject, devalue, push down.

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

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Depress is an antonym for excite in inspire topic.

depress audience

excite audience

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