take the wind out

Related

deflateRelease air from
discourageDiminish someone's confidence
dampenWet slightly or diminish
demoralizeDestroy confidence or resolve
burst bubbleDestroy comforting delusion

sails · becalm · stall · undermine · crush · disappoint · puncture · ego · confidence · momentum · letdown · setback · squash · humiliate · silence · trump · one-up · defeat

Categories

Nautical Idiomsbatten down the hatches, all hands on deck, smooth sailing, three sheets to the wind, in the same boat

Opposites

confidence/momentum effect

take the wind outembolden

Give courage to

empower · inspire · encourage · fire up · pump up

competitive advantage

take the wind outplay into someone's hands

Unwittingly benefit an adversary

arm · pave the way · equip · grease the wheels

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