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bear up

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of bear up

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

repeatedly borne up in times of adversity by his faith

Synonyms of bear up

buck up, buoy (up), cheer (up), chirk (up), embolden, encourage, hearten, inspire, inspirit, steel

Words Related to bear up

animate, enliven, invigorate

enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

assure, reassure

boost, energize, excite, galvanize, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir

Near Antonyms of bear up

demoralize, depress, sadden

debilitate, enfeeble, hamstring, undermine, weaken

intimidate, psych (out)

Antonyms of bear up

daunt, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

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