Foster and Snuff out

Opposite meaning terms

Foster verb - To help the growth or development of.

Usage example: the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading

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Snuff out is an antonym for foster.

Snuff out verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Usage example: brutally snuffed out the movement for democratic rule

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Foster is an antonym for snuff out.

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