redouble | Definition of redouble

Synonyms and Antonyms of redouble

1 to make markedly greater in measure or degree

rescuers redoubled their efforts to reach the people buried in the rubble after unexpectedly hearing someone call for help

Synonyms of redouble

accentuate, amp (up), amplify, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, step up, strengthen

Words Related to redouble

broaden, enlarge, expand, extend, lengthen

accelerate, hasten, quicken

emphasize, point (up), sharpen, stress

augment, enforce, reinforce (also reenforce), restrengthen, supplement

enliven, jazz (up)

aggravate, exacerbate

Near Antonyms of redouble

decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), reduce, subdue, tone (down), weaken

dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane

alleviate, ease, lighten

Antonyms of redouble

abate, moderate

2 to make twice as great or as many

if we redouble the recipe, we'll have enough cookies for everyone

Synonyms of redouble

double, duplicate

Words Related to redouble

compound, multiply

accumulate, balloon, build (up), burgeon (also bourgeon), enlarge, escalate, expand, increase, mount, mushroom, proliferate, rise, snowball, swell, wax