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ACTUATE Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word actuate. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For ACTUATE

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abandon
verbv
noun

• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

• a feeling of extreme emotional intensity

verb

• forsake, leave behind

• give up with the intent of never claiming again

• leave behind empty; move out of

• stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

discourage
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

hinder
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

quash
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• declare invalid

suppress
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• put out of one's consciousness

• lessen to the point of stopping

Alternatives for ABANDON

Alternatives for DISCOURAGE

Alternatives for HINDER

Alternatives for QUASH

Alternatives for SUPPRESS

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