Recede and Shoot up

Opposite meaning terms

Recede verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

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Shoot up is an antonym for recede.

Nearby Words: recession, receding

Shoot up verb - To rise abruptly and rapidly.

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Recede is an antonym for shoot up in topics: originate, do well.

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