OVERFEEDS Antonyms
Definition of OVERFEEDS
Best Opposite Words For OVERFEEDS
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controls | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
deprives | verbv | |||||||
verb • take away possessions from someone • keep from having, keeping, or obtaining • take away | ||||||||
moderates | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme noun • a person who takes a position in the political center adjective satellite • not extreme • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes verb • preside over • make less fast or intense • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • make less severe or harsh • make less strong or intense; soften • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | ||||||||
restricts | verbv | |||||||
verb • place restrictions on • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed | ||||||||
skimps | verbv | |||||||
verb • work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially • limit in quality or quantity • subsist on a meager allowance • supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | ||||||||
starves | verbv | |||||||
verb • be hungry; go without food • die of food deprivation • deprive of food • have a craving, appetite, or great desire for • deprive of a necessity and cause suffering | ||||||||
sustains | verbv | |||||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||||
underfeeds | verbv | |||||||
verb • To feed inadequately or insufficiently | ||||||||
undernourishes | verbv | |||||||
verb • provide with insufficient quality or quantity of nourishment |