The word "up-lift" refers to a process of raising something or someone to a higher level, either physically, emotionally or spiritually. The antonyms for the word "up-lift" would be words that describe lowering or bringing something or someone down. Some examples of antonyms for "up-lift" could be lower, humble, depress, demote, debase, degrade, bring down, deteriorate, or diminish. When we use antonyms for "up-lift," we describe situations where people or things have been brought down, either intentionally or unintentionally. In contrast, "up-lift" refers to the positive, inspiring, and empowering process of lifting up people and things to a higher level.