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cauterize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of cauterize

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

time had cauterized his bitterness, and he was willing to let bygones be bygones

Synonyms of cauterize

benumb, blunt, damp, dampen, deaden, dull, numb

Words Related to cauterize

muffle, mute, tone (down)

decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), lower, reduce, subdue

debilitate, enfeeble, weaken

dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane

alleviate, ease, lighten

abate, moderate

Near Antonyms of cauterize

amplify, augment, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen

animate, arouse, stimulate

Antonyms of cauterize

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