Excite and Sate

Excite

Excite verb - To cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings.

Sate is an antonym for excite.

Sate

Sate verb - To put a complete end to (a physical need or desire).
Usage example: a huge meal that should have sated everyone's hunger

Excite is an antonym for sate.

Common collocations

curiosity excite curiosity sate curiosity
fans excite fans sate fans
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