MOISTIFY Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For MOISTIFY
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absorb | verbv | |||||||
verb • become imbued • take up mentally • take up, as of debts or payments • take in, also metaphorically • cause to become one with • suck or take up or in • devote (oneself) fully to • assimilate or take in • consume all of one's attention or time | ||||||||
dehydrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • preserve by removing all water and liquids from • remove water from • lose water or moisture | ||||||||
desiccate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless verb • preserve by removing all water and liquids from • remove water from • lose water or moisture | ||||||||
drain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it • tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material • a pipe through which liquid is carried away • a gradual depletion of energy or resources verb • flow off gradually • deplete of resources • empty of liquid; drain the liquid from • make weak | ||||||||
dry | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||||||
evaporate | verbv | |||||||
verb • lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue • cause to change into a vapor • change into a vapor • become less intense and fade away gradually | ||||||||
parch | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat | ||||||||
wick | nounn | |||||||
noun • any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action • a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame |