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Opposite of the action of becoming larger or more extensive
“Change in management has seen a significant reduction in employee disgruntlement.”
Opposite of the action of physically expanding in size, width or girth
“Nonvolatile pungent compounds promote the secretion of norepinephrine, which causes the contraction of blood vessels.”
Opposite of a new addition to a structure or piece of work
“Parapets are a particular problem that should be included in any structural abatement ordinance.”
Opposite of a continuous or wide area or expanse
“A munitions ship collided with a vessel in the narrows of the harbor.”
(of businesses or enterprises) Opposite of an increase in market share and reach
“The decline of the company was rapid after several competitors began to encroach on its market share.”
Opposite of an increase in severity or intensity
Opposite of the act or state of extending or expanding
Opposite of the action of magnifying something or the process of being magnified
Opposite of a wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land
Opposite of a flow inward or into something
“Not to let physical limits hold the industry down, new storage technologies are emerging to match the accelerating digitalization and global sharing of information.”
Opposite of the length of the space between two points
“There is here no question as to how or where the physical connection of the roads shall be made, for that has already been done at the place.”
Opposite of a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied
“I had enough of the clutter and crowdedness in the room, decided to leave and get some fresh air.”
Opposite of the act or state of diffusing or dispersing something
Opposite of the characteristic of being various or multifarious
Opposite of movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific destination
“The army made its retreat when they realized they were heavily outnumbered.”
Opposite of the process of colonizing or taking over a place or land
Opposite of a large area of barren, typically uninhabited land
“Depending on its location, residential development can cater to a broader market than a commercial property.”
Opposite of an area over which capacity extends
“There were few buyers for the plots of land because of the windiness of the site and the inaccessibility of the shore.”
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