Synonyms of pumps up

pumps up

verb

present tense third-person singular of pump up

1

as in thrills

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of

the crowd was pumped up by the band's rocking performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrills
• excites
• electrifies
• turns on
• delights
• inspires
• galvanizes
• intoxicates
• titillates
• provokes
• intrigues
• charges
• stimulates
• exhilarates
• rivets
• enchants
• incites
• arouses
• charms
• hypnotizes
• captivates
• interests
• spellbinds
• mesmerizes
• bewitches
• enthralls
• enthrals
• tantalizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tires
• bores
• palls
• wearies
• discourages
• disheartens
• demoralizes
• jades
• dejects
• dispirits

2

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number

that pop diva is trying to pump up album sales with an extended publicity tour

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• expands
• accelerates
• augments
• boosts
• adds (to)
• raises
• extends
• builds up
• multiplies
• enhances
• compounds
• swells
• ups
• amplifies
• reinforces
• escalates
• maximizes
• intensifies
• enlarges
• bumps (up)
• stokes
• strengthens
• supersizes
• aggrandizes
• supplements
• hypes
• fleshes (out)
• draws out
• jumps
• spikes
• blows up
• rachets (up)
• stretches
• dilates
• develops
• booms
• complements
• heightens
• distends
• prolongs
• beefs (up)
• ratchets (up)
• lengthens
• inflates
• elongates
• reenforces
• protracts
• accumulates
• skyrockets
• magnifies
• follows up
• collects
• amasses
• parlays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reduces
• subtracts (from)
• diminishes
• lowers
• lessens
• downsizes
• abates
• dwindles
• shortens
• curtails
• abridges
• abbreviates
• minifies
• de-escalates
• contracts
• compresses
• cuts back
• condenses
• constricts
• retrenches