Recuperate
Recuperate verb - To become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness.
Usage example: half the office was out today, many employees being sick or recuperating from the flu
Sink is an antonym for recuperate.
Sink
Sink verb - To lose bodily strength or vigor.
Usage example: the old woman only sunk further after she was moved to the nursing home
Recuperate is an antonym for sink.
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