Lighten and Overload

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Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Overload is an antonym for lighten.

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

Overload verb - To fill or load to excess.

Usage example: try not to overload your backpack, or you could end up with back problems

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Lighten is an antonym for overload.

Nearby Words: overloaded, overloading

people	lighten people	overload people
armor	lighten armor	overload armor

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