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refine

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Synonyms & Antonyms of refine

to make better

worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match

Synonyms for refine

ameliorate,
amend,
better,
enhance,
enrich,
help,
improve,
meliorate,
perfect,
upgrade

Words Related to refine

correct,
emend,
rectify,
reform,
remediate,
remedy

edit,
fine-tune,
redraft,
refurbish,
rehab,
rehabilitate,
revamp,
revise,
rework

beef (up),
boost,
fortify,
intensify,
reinforce
(also reenforce),
strengthen

fine,
hone,
polish

retouch,
touch up

Near Antonyms for refine

damage,
endamage,
harm,
hurt,
impair,
injure,
spoil,
tarnish,
vitiate

blemish,
blight,
deface,
disfigure,
flaw,
mar

diminish,
lessen,
lower,
reduce

Antonyms for refine

worsen

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