MACERATE Antonyms

• suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

• make moist

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

• make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

• check; keep in check (a fire)

• lessen in force or effect

• cause to be alert and energetic

• raise to a higher energy level

• heighten or intensify

• make lively

• make (to feel) fresh

• become or make oneself fresh again

• make fresh again

• any compound that contains water of crystallization

• supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance

• become hydrated and combine with water

• cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to

• heighten or intensify

• give life or energy to

• make lively

• impart vigor, strength, or vitality to

• make moist

• moisten with fine drops

• construct or form anew or provide with a new structure

• 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

• make (images or sounds) soft or softer

• lessen in force or effect

• give in, as to influence or pressure

• protect from impact

• make less severe or harsh

• make soft or softer

• become soft or softer