Nourish and Squash

Opposite meaning words

Nourish verb - To help the growth or development of.

Usage example: wanted to nourish her students' love of art

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Squash is an antonym for nourish.

Nearby Words: nourishment, nourishing

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

Usage example: squashed any effort to reform the country's power structure

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Nourish is an antonym for squash.

Nearby Words: squashed, squashy, squashing

nourish life

squash life

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