Depress and Intoxicate

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Depress verb - Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted.

Usage example: These news depressed her

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Intoxicate is an antonym for depress.

Intoxicate verb - To fill with great joy.

Usage example: she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams

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Depress is an antonym for intoxicate in topics: captivate, please, excite.

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