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exhilarate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of exhilarate

1 to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

Synonyms of exhilarate

charge, electrify, excite, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, thrill, titillate, turn on

Words Related to exhilarate

arouse, incite, inspire, provoke, stimulate

bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall (or enthral), hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind

interest, intrigue, tantalize

Near Antonyms of exhilarate

bore, jade, pall, tire, weary

deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

2 to fill with great joy

the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike

Synonyms of exhilarate

elate, elevate, enrapture, intoxicate, transport

Words Related to exhilarate

commove, excite, inspire, stimulate, uplift

content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm

Near Antonyms of exhilarate

demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

distress, oppress, sadden

Antonyms of exhilarate

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