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Opposite of to mix or blend together, typically into a single mass or unit
“The first step will be to separate the egg whites from their yolks.”
(integrate into) Opposite of to join or take part in (a social group)
“The new staff members have chosen to mostly segregate themselves away from the rest of the department.”
Opposite of to fully understand something
“I would misunderstand everything that I was being taught in class because I was mentally fatigued.”
Opposite of to adapt to a new climate or environment
Opposite of to adapt to
“Individuals have the capacity to rebel against social norms and face the consequences of social disapprobation.”
Opposite of to assimilate into a body, structure or system
Opposite of to assimilate in order to take over or appropriate
Opposite of to admit or welcome into a place or a group
“MENSA would snub Frank as a member because he did not meet their intellectual requirements.”
Opposite of to correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect
“I'm sure the Spurs could make use of him although his playstyle would clash with Aldridge's.”
(usually anatomy) Opposite of to form a joint or connect by joints
“That is the kind of cat-walk where you're constantly worried she might dislocate her hip joints.”
Opposite of to reduce in volume or size by constricting
“They asked Amy to shake her clutch bag to loosen the contents in there before proceeding.”
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