fortifying

Definitions

Strengthening or invigorating a person or thing, typically to prepare for a challenge.

Adding nutrients to food or drink to improve its nutritional value.

Providing defensive structures or reinforcements to a place to protect it against attack.

Examples

The government is fortifying the border to prevent illegal crossings.

She spent the morning fortifying her immune system with a healthy breakfast and plenty of vitamins.

Synonyms

strengthening reinforcing invigorating bracing supporting bolstering energizing

Antonyms

weakening debilitating enervating undermining diluting vitiating softening