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Opposite of a deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it
Opposite of the carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action
Opposite of an exciting or noteworthy event, action or achievement
“He often spoke of his failure as an important learning experience from which he later benefited.”
Opposite of the action of fulfilling a responsibility or duty
“If the employee is unfit for work due to illness the nonfulfilment of his duties of course does not constitute a breach of the contract.”
Opposite of the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it
“I told her that, on theory alone, it sounded like a good idea but it was going to be very difficult to execute.”
Opposite of catching or apprehending someone
“The authorities will be releasing the suspect after finding out that he had a solid alibi.”
Opposite of present participle for to perform or execute an action or task
“Are you just going to idle and do nothing?”
Opposite of present participle for to accomplish or cause something to happen
“Such actions can impede the maximization of profits that our shareholders expect.”
(abandoning) Opposite of present participle for to complete a task
“It was a futile exercise, and everyone agreed that it was best to abandon it.”
(delaying) Opposite of present participle for to complete a task
“We may have to delay the completion of the stadium yet again.”
(countable) Opposite of present participle for to achieve something
“I am a known defeatist, and I will fail the ten push-ups that you are encouraging me to execute.”
(failing) Opposite of present participle for to be suitable or acceptable
“Insufficient qualifications will fail to satisfy the requirements for this job.”
(contradicting) Opposite of present participle for to be suitable or acceptable
“His accomplishments contradict his humble beginnings.”
Opposite of present participle for to work out or resolve
“My friend tends to pass on puzzles that she is unable to solve quickly.”
Opposite of present participle for to make a trip to or visit
“We had initially planned a holiday but decided to stay put because of work commitments.”
Opposite of present participle for to provide or make accommodations for
“Some eateries ban you from bringing pets, but the one around the corner will not only allow them but feed them too.”
(spoiling) Opposite of present participle for to decorate or make more attractive
“The plan to erect an industrial compound nearby will spoil what was once a beautiful reserve.”
(simplifying) Opposite of present participle for to decorate or make more attractive
“After many years of built-up clutter, they had decided to simplify their rooms and keep things minimalistic.”
Opposite of present participle for to fare or perform, either well or badly
“You can tell that he was starting to wane as the game progressed.”
Opposite of present participle for to scam or defraud
“The police were more than happy to help the elderly couple recover their stolen property.”
Opposite of present participle for to attend to one's appearance, typically one's hair
“She begins to dishevel her hair but then rearranges it.”
Opposite of present participle for to perform a show or in a show
“The musician would rest in between shows by visiting the beautiful northern beaches.”
(a favor) Opposite of present participle for to impart gratuitously
“The company has decided to reject his request to work from home.”
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