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What is the opposite of float?

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Opposite of to rest or hover on the surface of a liquid or in the air
“A shower of sparks were seen coming from the conning tower, after which the boat started to sink quickly, bow first.”
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Opposite of to move or drift along the surface of a liquid or in the air
“The boat would finally settle among the stillness of the waves as Gene quietly dozes off.”
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Opposite of to ascend into the air or sky
“As the tree canopy turns color in autumn, leaves begin to fall, and light slowly returns to the forest floor.”
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Opposite of to wave or flutter in the wind
“She looked directly at Tim, allowing her hair to drape down to her shoulders, and smiled seductively at him.”
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Opposite of to aimlessly move or drift from place to place
“We found that this particular tribe will generally settle and stay in one place.”
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Opposite of to put forward a proposal or idea
“He was prepared to withdraw the proposal or to, at least, amend it, when he spotted an encouraging look on Wilson's face.”
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Opposite of to move in a smooth, quiet continuous motion
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Opposite of to move along in the air or on the surface of a liquid
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Opposite of to move or walk lackadaisically or aimlessly
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Opposite of to move about or around quickly and randomly
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(literally or figuratively) Opposite of to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
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(of an institution or organization) Opposite of to establish or originate
“A new board of directors was set up to liquidate the bankrupt corporation.”
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Opposite of to provide with money for a particular purpose
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Opposite of to put forward for discussion or consideration
“The choice to withhold opinions and ideas about issues or concerns at work is the most simplistic description of organizational silence.”
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Opposite of to be moved by the wind or an air current
“The two birds would struggle against the wind to find shelter from the impending storm.”
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(launch into) Opposite of to be responsible for the creation or use of
“If a resolution of approval must be passed before an executive branch initiative can be implemented, a filibuster would end the initiative.”
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Opposite of to remain in the air or on the surface of a liquid
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Opposite of to come or bring into existence
“This law consequently authorized the king to abolish all other centers of power.”
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Opposite of to put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others
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Opposite of to move aimlessly or lazily
“We advise you to move purposefully to the castle to get the message to the Queen before it's too late.”
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