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Opposite of easily, or capable of being, transmitted to others
Opposite of catching or apprehending someone
“The authorities will be releasing the suspect after finding out that he had a solid alibi.”
Opposite of catching a disease or illness
“He is in bed, recovering from a cold.”
(Present participle of understand) Opposite of being aware of the meaning of
“I will be misunderstanding what is written if it lacks the clarity I require.”
Opposite of present participle for to chance upon someone doing something unexpected (and usually underhanded)
“The authorities were surprised that she was willing to overlook such blatant criminal activity.”
Opposite of present participle for to meet someone, usually at a given place or time
“After their awkward interaction in the morning, Sarah is now trying her best to avoid Heather.”
Opposite of present participle for to contract an illness
“I am hoping to avert hayfever this spring season, but early signs are not promising.”
Opposite of present participle for to move fast enough to reach or pass someone or something ahead
“They would eventually lose him after their long pursuit of the suspect.”
Opposite of present participle for to perceive fleetingly
“Blink, and you will miss it.”
Opposite of present participle for to succeed in evoking or representing
“The book does so much to misrepresent the extent of hardship suffered by the common people during that period.”
Opposite of present participle for to become ignited and start burning
“As the morning sun started to rise, the fire from the previous night would expire.”
Opposite of present participle for to strike (someone) on a part of the body
“You won't miss him if you delay your jab by a split second.”
Opposite of present participle for to stick or entangle something into or around something else, especially unintentionally
“Whenever I untangle the cord of my headphones, I end up with the right-side bud in my left hand and vice-versa.”
Opposite of present participle for to attract and engage the attention or interest of
“I started to bark like a dog to repel him and his obnoxious friends.”
Opposite of present participle for to board (a train, bus, or aircraft)
“When you are approaching Fourth Avenue, prepare to disembark the bus.”
Opposite of present participle for to reach in time to board (a train, bus, or aircraft)
“We are going to miss the flight at the rate this traffic is moving.”
Opposite of present participle for to stop or halt the movement or progress of
“Since nobody else would, he took it upon himself to initiate a conversation.”
(of an engine) Opposite of present participle for to fire and start running
“The mechanic would later tell us that he could not see any observable reason why the engine would stop.”
Opposite of present participle for to fasten or fix securely in place
“I was able to loosen the bolt, but I would then drop it whilst trying to remove it.”
Opposite of the action of arresting someone
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