The word "ex-cite" refers to stimulating enthusiasm or emotion in someone. Antonyms of "ex-cite" include words like "calm," "soothe," "quiet," "repress," "dull," "bore," "stifle," "subdue," "take the wind out of someone's sails," "dishearten," and "depress." These antonyms indicate a lack of stimulation or excitement and suggest a sense of restraint or suppression on the part of the speaker. While "ex-cite" may be positive or negative, depending on the context, antonyms often connote negativity or neutrality. Vocabulary expansion through learning antonyms allows one to use words to convey contrasts in meaning and tone in conversation and written communication.
