Redouble and Subdue

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Redouble verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.

Usage example: rescuers redoubled their efforts to reach the people buried in the rubble after unexpectedly hearing someone call for help

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Subdue is an antonym for redouble.

Nearby Word: redoubling

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Redouble is an antonym for subdue.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

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