PETRIFY Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word petrify. (opposite meanings)

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Definition of PETRIFY

Best Opposite Words For PETRIFY


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	animate				verbv
	adjective • belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings • endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life • endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness verb • heighten or intensify • give lifelike qualities to • make lively • give new life or energy to
	awaken				verbv
	verb • cause to become awake or conscious • stop sleeping • make aware
	encourage				verbv
	verb • contribute to the progress or growth of • inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to • spur on
	energize				verbv
	verb • cause to be alert and energetic • raise to a higher energy level
	enliven				verbv
	verb • heighten or intensify • make lively
	exhilarate				verbv
	verb • fill with sublime emotion
	invigorate				verbv
	verb • heighten or intensify • give life or energy to • make lively • impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
	revive				verbv
	verb • cause to regain consciousness • give new life or energy to • be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength • restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state • return to consciousness
	stimulate				verbv
	verb • act as a stimulant • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner • stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of • cause to be alert and energetic • cause to occur rapidly • stir feelings in • provide the needed stimulus for
	vitalize				verbv
	verb • give life to • make more lively or vigorous