reinforces

add to bolster boost build up buttress emphasize enlarge fortify increase shore up stress support underline

carry energize harden hype multiply prop stiffen stroke supplement sustain toughen

add fuel to fire back up beef up heat up lend a hand pick up pillar prop up punch up soup up stand up for

decrease diminish discourage hinder hurt lessen let down play down prevent reduce undermine weaken

liquefy melt soften

subtract take away