Synonyms of chirks (up)

chirks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of chirk (up)

as in inspires

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

presented her with an inspirational book to chirk her up during her prolonged hospitalization

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspires
• encourages
• cheers (up)
• buoys (up)
• bears up
• emboldens
• inspirits
• bucks up
• reinforces
• heartens
• stimulates
• steels
• animates
• provokes
• enlivens
• enforces
• invigorates
• strengthens
• reassures
• stirs
• assures
• rallies
• reenforces
• energizes
• fortifies
• excites
• quickens
• galvanizes
• boosts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• disheartens
• daunts
• undermines
• dispirits
• depresses
• demoralizes
• saddens
• weakens
• enfeebles
• debilitates
• hamstrings
• intimidates
• psychs (out)