castrate

Synonyms

damp, dampen, deaden, dehydrate, desiccate, devitalize, enervate, lobotomize, petrify;

Antonyms

brace, energize, enliven, invigorate, quicken, stimulate, vitalize, vivify;

Near Antonyms

arouse, rouse, stir;

charge, electrify, galvanize;

excite, ferment, fire, foment, incite, inflame (also enflame), instigate, kindle, provoke, spark, trigger, whip (up);

abet, boost, buoy, cheer, embolden, fortify, hearten, inspire, lift;

Related Words

burn out, debilitate, do in, drain, enfeeble, exhaust, fatigue, sap, tucker (out), undermine, weaken, wear, wear out;

daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit;