Devitalize and Toughen

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Devitalize verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

Usage example: she was devitalized by the infection

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Toughen is an antonym for devitalize.

Toughen verb - To increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force.

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Devitalize is an antonym for toughen.

Nearby Words: tough, toughness, toughening, tougher

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