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buoy (up)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of buoy (up)

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up

Synonyms for buoy (up)

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

Words Related to buoy (up)

animate,
enliven,
invigorate

enforce,
fortify,
reinforce
(also reenforce),
strengthen

assure,
reassure

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

Near Antonyms for buoy (up)

demoralize,
depress,
sadden

debilitate,
enfeeble,
hamstring,
undermine,
weaken

intimidate,
psych (out)

Antonyms for buoy (up)

daunt,
discourage,
dishearten,
dispirit

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“Buoy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.

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