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Opposite of a direction or order
Opposite of an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Opposite of education received at school
Opposite of the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting
Opposite of a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
Opposite of enlightenment or knowledge, intellectually or spiritually
Opposite of an authoritative command or instruction
“Joe had been given the liberty to carry out his own brand of justice by a mysterious agency.”
Opposite of an authoritative order
“When I was a boy, my aunt, then a radio announcer, declined my request to play my favorite tune on air.”
Opposite of a message containing information or news
“Our lawyer has kept all information about the case a secret from us for the time being.”
Opposite of guidance offered with regard to prudent future action
“Not only did they not have his guidance, but they also were vulnerable to misguidance from unsavory characters.”
Opposite of information or knowledge provided as part of advice or counseling
“The available documentation provides incorrect information about the database connection, so we have to call technical support to solve this issue.”
Opposite of one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure
“The Chief Inspector stated to the media that the perpetrator would feel the full force of the law and pay for his transgression.”
Opposite of an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group
Opposite of a person's intellectual understanding of a particular subject
“It has a reckless disregard for accuracy, coupled with breathtaking ignorance.”
Opposite of information, typically having military, political or commercial value
“Where did we get this misinformation relating to the whereabouts of our targets?”
Opposite of an official report, especially on state or military affairs
“The Emperor visited the camp at Chalons and presented a speech addressed to the soldiers who took part in the Italian campaign of 1859.”
Opposite of the admittance of someone into a society or group
Opposite of upbringing, education, and environment, contrasted with inborn characteristics
“He was, by nature, a gifted athlete, but he was also lazy and with a poor work ethic, did not reach the heights of success typically achieved by elite sportspeople.”
Opposite of a responsibility or duty assigned to someone
“They've dropped the cowardice charges, but he's going to be charged with dereliction of duty.”
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