geld | Definition of geld

Synonyms and Antonyms of geld

to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality

by the time of the fourth rewrite, the screenplay had pretty much been gelded of all originality

Synonyms of geld

castrate, damp, dampen, deaden, dehydrate, desiccate, devitalize, enervate, lobotomize, petrify

Words Related to geld

burn out, debilitate, do in, drain, enfeeble, exhaust, fatigue, sap, tucker (out), undermine, weaken, wear, wear out

daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Near Antonyms of geld

arouse, rouse, stir

charge, electrify, galvanize

excite, ferment, fire, foment, incite, inflame (also enflame), instigate, kindle, provoke, spark, trigger, whip (up)

abet, boost, buoy, cheer, embolden, fortify, hearten, inspire, lift

reactivate, reanimate, reawake, reawaken, recharge, reenergize, refresh, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive

Antonyms of geld

brace, energize, enliven, invigorate, quicken, stimulate, vitalize, vivify