Devitalize and Resuscitate

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Devitalize verb - To deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality.

Usage example: overuse has devitalized many a once-striking figure of speech

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Resuscitate is an antonym for devitalize.

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

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Devitalize is an antonym for resuscitate.

Nearby Words: resuscitated, resuscitating

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