Slake and Stimulate

Slake

Slake verb - To put a complete end to (a physical need or desire).
Usage example: a harrowing experience while mountain climbing has largely slaked my desire for high adventure

Stimulate is an antonym for slake.

Nearby Word: slaking

Stimulate

Stimulate verb - To give life, vigor, or spirit to.

Slake is an antonym for stimulate.

Common collocations

hunger slake hunger stimulate hunger
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