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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

depress

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