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BOLSTERS Antonyms

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decreases
verbv
noun

• a change downward

• a process of becoming smaller or shorter

• the amount by which something decreases

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

depletes
verbv
verb

• use up (resources or materials)

diminishes
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

hampers
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

impairs
verbv
verb

• make worse or less effective

• make imperfect

lessens
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

• wear off or die down

reduces
verbv
verb

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• make less complex

• bring to humbler or weaker state or condition

• simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another

• lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation

• be the essential element

• reduce in size; reduce physically

• lessen and make more modest

• make smaller

• to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons

• narrow or limit

• put down by force or intimidation

• undergo meiosis

• reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site

• destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• be cooked until very little liquid is left

• cook until very little liquid is left

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• take off weight

retards
nounn
noun

• a person of subnormal intelligence

verb

• cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

• be delayed

• slow the growth or development of

• lose velocity; move more slowly

undermines
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

weakens
verbv
verb

• lessen the strength of

• become weaker

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

• lessen in force or effect

Alternatives for DECREASES

Alternatives for DEPLETES

Alternatives for DIMINISHES

Alternatives for HAMPERS

Alternatives for IMPAIRS

Alternatives for LESSENS

Alternatives for REDUCES

Alternatives for RETARDS

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