RESTRENGTHENS Antonyms

• become unstable

• make unstable

• become worse or disintegrate

• grow progressively worse

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• make weak

• gases ejected from an engine as waste products

• system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged

• wear out completely

• use up (resources or materials)

• deplete

• use up the whole supply of

• eliminate (a substance)

• make unable to perform a certain action

• injure permanently

• 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

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

• 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