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Antonyms for uplift
ʌpˈlɪft; ˈʌpˌlɪftup·lift
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term uplift.
English Synonyms and Antonyms
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upheaval, uplift, upthrow, upthrustnoun
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
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agitation, excitement, upthrust, turbulence, turmoil, convulsion, hullabaloo, upthrow, upheavalupliftverb
a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts
elate, lift up, uplift, pick up, intoxicateverb
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
"Music can uplift your spirits"
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nail, percolate, call for, perk, lift up, perk up, get wind, elate, get a line, gain vigor, get word, hear, gather up, learn, collect, catch, turn around, apprehend, receive, soak, find out, discover, intoxicate, pick up, peck, nab, arrest, inebriate, collar, cop, seeupliftverb
lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces
"the earth's movement uplifted this part of town"
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intoxicate, pick up, lift up, elateupliftverb
lift up or elevate
Synonyms:
intoxicate, pick up, lift up, elate
How to use uplift in a sentence?
It's a unique flying machine which is safe enough to interact with. So you can touch it in flight; it's basically filled with helium which provides most of the uplift.
We're fighting for a future in which technology can be used to uplift, and not to oppress.
These are very serious allegations and not to be taken lightly which is why I’ve taken the day to consider how to respond, i was heartbroken to read Chloe’s post. Our three year relationship was not perfect—we were ultimately not a good match and argued—even shouted at each other—but I loved her, and did my best to uplift and support her as a partner and companion in any way and at no time did I sexually assault her.
What is the point of a relationship if not to grant two people the very private privilege to uplift one another every day?
What I really found most with these talents, with talents like Rebekah, is the capability to be a leader, to form even a temporary community, i’m always very touched to see her photographs with children, with people with amputations, with any kind of disability. She has a capability to uplift, to refuel them with a confidence and hope and optimism.
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