Opposite of treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Opposite of disrespectful or rude in nature, speech or behavior
Opposite of treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
“I was being sincere when I accepted your challenge to a boxing match.”
Opposite of not intended to be taken seriously
“Our nation needs to get serious about resourcing its reserves if it's going to rely on them as heavily as it has lately.”
Opposite of having a flippant demeanor that is not appreciated under the circumstances
“Please refrain from making any cute comments while we attempt to have a serious discussion about this matter.”
Opposite of persuasive in speech or expression, often in an insincere or deceptive way
Opposite of having a predisposition to fight or engage in confrontations
Opposite of silly or inappropriate in nature
“The children have been warmly praised for their sensible actions in passing the information on to school authorities.”
Opposite of having a lively or cheerful manner or character
Opposite of impolite or bad-mannered
“Michael was a very polite man who would often consider the feelings of others before making a decision.”
Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction with force
Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction
Opposite of to browse or peruse reading material
Opposite of to throw or fling an object or projectile
Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction
“He can catch the ball in traffic as well as anyone in the league, and he's lethal after the catch.”
Opposite of to flip over, or rotate from top to bottom
Opposite of to browse or peruse reading material
Opposite of to become very angry or enraged
(sport) Opposite of to kick, hit, or throw (the ball) to another player
“You should retain possession of the ball if there is nobody to pass to.”
Opposite of to cause to go crazy or insane
Opposite of to become heavily enraged
Opposite of to cause to move with a jerk
Opposite of an act of throwing something
“Worsley moved across, made a brilliant catch, and sent the ball high into the air with a one-handed jerk behind his back.”
Opposite of an act or instance of throwing something
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