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What is the opposite of hook?

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Opposite of to join or attach together using a hook or hooks
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Opposite of to bend into the shape of a curve or hook, physically or trajectorially
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Opposite of to catch or get a hold of with, or as if with, a hook or trap
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Opposite of to unlawfully take possession of something
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Opposite of to come into possession of
“I will give my old laptop to my younger brother.”
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Opposite of to obtain or attain successfully
“We cannot abandon our quest for the Holy Grail now!”
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Opposite of to strike, especially with force
“Jobe was terrible at shooting games because he would completely miss most of his targets.”
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Opposite of to hit (someone) hard
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Opposite of to steal something, typically through burglary
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Opposite of to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve
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Opposite of to persuade someone to do something
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Opposite of to dishonestly take something for one's own use
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Opposite of to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action
“Though she was sometimes imposed upon and deceived by those that neither needed nor deserved what she gave, this did not discourage her from giving again.”
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Opposite of to deviate from a course or straight line
“A wavy path will straighten as the suture is tightened, but it will then encounter alternative vectors of force pushing against it.”
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Opposite of to arc, curve, or deviate from a course or straight line
“Colton would continue straight into the rushing water, where the rapids could pull it into the current.”
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Opposite of to steal (something)
“Jerry, in good conscience, would not keep the ring that he had stolen and decided to return it.”
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Opposite of to encourage or arouse interest, activity or enthusiasm in
“Each attack is designed to demoralize our people and divide us from one another.”
Noun
Opposite of a blow with the fist
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Opposite of a hard or repeated hit or strike
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Opposite of a hard strike or hit
“The master was able to knock each of these men to the ground with a touch of his finger.”
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Opposite of a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together
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Opposite of a metal bar with a catch and lever used for fastening a door or gate
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Opposite of a strike with a part of the body or an instrument
“To avoid conflict, give them a wave with your hand and walk away.”
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Opposite of a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself, or something in this shape
“Our art teacher challenged us to draw a straight line without using a ruler.”
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Opposite of an act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
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Opposite of an incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
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Opposite of a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
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Opposite of a short, straight punch
“He executed a perfect parry on his opponent's uppercut, and then was able to go on the offensive.”
Noun
Opposite of an instance of striking or being struck
“That was a fortunate miss for him, having evaded the oncoming vehicle by a matter of inches.”
Noun
Opposite of a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation
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