Engross and Tire

Opposite meaning words

Engross verb - To hold the attention of.

Usage example: a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending

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Tire is an antonym for engross.

Tire verb - To make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous.

Usage example: this long dry lecture will tire the audience if you don't insert some jokes into it

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Engross is an antonym for tire.

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