PROSTRATES Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

prostrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of prostrate

as in weakens

to diminish the physical strength of an athlete prostrated for weeks by a bout of pneumonia

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as in paralyzes

to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move the huge increase in gas prices really prostrated the nation's economic engine

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as in overwhelms

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress a widow prostrated by crushing grief

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as in downs

to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall the boxer bragged that he could prostrate any opponent with a single blow

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El Niño is a tropical Pacific climate pattern that weakens trade winds, shifts jet streams, and can increase the risk of flooding, droughts, and wildfires.

— Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026
And perhaps most importantly, gerrymandering weakens accountability.

— Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of weakens

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During REM sleep, one of the periods of rest when dreams are most likely, the brainstem paralyzes the body’s muscles, except, of course, those that move our eyes and keep us breathing.

— RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Kosowski, prosecutors theorized, killed Cozzi with succinylcholine, a fast-acting drug that paralyzes muscles, and threw his body in a Collier County dumpster during a drive to Miami.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of paralyzes

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The controversy highlights a growing concern in academia about whether some researchers could rely too heavily on AI to churn out a wave of papers that overwhelms journals charged with vetting the work.

— TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Eventually, allegory overwhelms dramaturgy, with a group of soccer hooligans—emblems of the volatility of men under threat—playing a pivotal role in Leo’s end.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of overwhelms

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Aledo builds momentum, downs Arlington Aledo’s offense has found a groove.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Both teams had ups and downs (mostly downs for the Browns) but Ohio State was always a much better, and much more fun atmosphere.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of downs

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Unlike a traditional body lotion, the moisturizer’s lightweight, milky texture softens skin, smooths rough patches, and relieves dryness sans the greasy film.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
This Quince tee is especially cozy thanks to being made from 100 percent cashmere, which softens more with every wear.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of softens

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This process allows for precise positioning of cells and the generation of custom three-dimensional structures and also overcomes challenges with random cellular self-organization.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
Paired with a convincing lead turn by Best, as well as moving work from Gourrier and especially Joseph, the earnest series overcomes its stock biopic structure to linger with viewers in a manner more pleasing than disbelieving.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of overcomes

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When the rhythm section drops away, her voice hangs among flute, synthesiser, and reverberation; when the rhythm returns, the bass feels newly physical.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
The main camera supports up to 2x digital zoom, but the quality drops significantly.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

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