Synonyms of cauterize

cauterize

verb

as in to reduce

to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling

time had cauterized his bitterness, and he was willing to let bygones be bygones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduce
• blunt
• deaden
• dull
• diminish
• benumb
• weaken
• subdue
• numb
• subside
• dampen
• damp
• decrease
• alleviate
• ease
• muffle
• mute
• tone (down)
• lessen
• lighten
• debilitate
• enfeeble
• let up (on)
• recede
• wane
• dwindle
• moderate
• lower
• taper (off)
• abate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sharpen
• enhance
• strengthen
• augment
• intensify
• consolidate
• deepen
• amplify
• stimulate
• boost
• magnify
• heighten
• step up
• whet
• arouse
• redouble
• beef (up)
• animate