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chirk (up)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of chirk (up)

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

presented her with an inspirational book to chirk her up during her prolonged hospitalization

Synonyms of chirk (up)

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

Words Related to chirk (up)

animate, enliven, invigorate

enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

assure, reassure

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

Near Antonyms of chirk (up)

demoralize, depress, sadden

debilitate, enfeeble, hamstring, undermine, weaken

intimidate, psych (out)

Antonyms of chirk (up)

daunt, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

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