Jam and Lighten

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Jam verb - To prevent passage through by filling with something.

Usage example: firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons

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Lighten is an antonym for jam.

Nearby Word: jamming

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Jam is an antonym for lighten.

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

parts	jam parts	lighten parts
weapon	jam weapon	lighten weapon

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