MOISTIFYING Antonyms

• a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)

• having a debilitating effect

• any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

• wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

• making light of

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

• lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

• 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

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

• 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

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

• 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

• cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat

• a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant

• a person who lacks good judgment

• a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people

• deplete

• excavate the earth beneath