Antonyms for stimulate

Antonyms for (verb) stimulate

Main entry: stimulate, brace, arouse, energise, energize, perk up

Definition: cause to be alert and energetic

Usage: Coffee and tea stimulate me; This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate

Antonyms: calm, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize

Definition: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to


Antonyms: de-energise, de-energize

Definition: deprive of energy


Main entry: stimulate, excite

Definition: act as a stimulant

Usage: The book stimulated her imagination; This play stimulates

Antonyms: dampen, stifle

Definition: smother or suppress


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