Spawn and Squelch

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Spawn verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

Usage example: these artists spawned a whole new movement in painting

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Squelch is an antonym for spawn.

Nearby Words: spawning, spawned

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

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Spawn is an antonym for squelch.

Nearby Words: squelched, squelching, squelcher

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