Etiolate and Fortify

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Etiolate verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

Usage example: the long, stressful days and sleepless nights gradually etiolated him

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Fortify is an antonym for etiolate.

Fortify verb - To prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally.

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Etiolate is an antonym for fortify.

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