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crank (up)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of crank (up)

to cause to function

crank up the CD player so we can dance

Synonyms of crank (up)

activate, actuate, drive, move, run, set off, spark, start, touch off, trigger, turn on

Words Related to crank (up)

kick over, turn over

charge, electrify, energize, fire, fuel, generate, power, push

discharge, launch, release, switch, trip

reactivate, recharge

arouse, excite, jump-start, kick-start, stimulate, vitalize

ignite, incite, instigate, provoke, quicken, stir up

accelerate, catalyze, speed (up), step up

Near Antonyms of crank (up)

arrest, brake, check, cut off, draw up, halt, jam, stall, stick, stop

decelerate, repress, slow, stunt, suppress

Antonyms of crank (up)

cut, cut out, deactivate, kill, shut off, turn off

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