Opposite of the act or state of protecting or having guardianship of something
Opposite of the state of, or right to, owning or possessing something
Opposite of the state or fact of meeting or abiding by rules or standards
Opposite of a state of consistency or harmony between two or more things
Opposite of the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
Opposite of protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft
Opposite of the action of preserving the state or security of something (or someone)
Opposite of a protection or patronage
Opposite of good form, order or condition
Opposite of the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something
Opposite of the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
“More needs to be done about the neglect of children in foster care.”
Opposite of the action of overseeing something
Opposite of the state of a sports player or team with regard to their current standard of play
“In just his first game since his knee injury, his rustiness was visible from the first bowl.”
Opposite of the state of ownership
“I had been contemplating asking a friend for a loan who I believed would not refuse me.”
Opposite of the state of being protected, especially by someone or something serving as a guardian
“Chabert's regiment led a cavalry charge against the Russian attack and turned the tide of battle for Napoleon.”
Opposite of present participle for to put or store in a regular place
“Discard any items you don't need to avoid clutter.”
Opposite of present participle for to hold or maintain
“Please don't lose this heirloom as it means the world to me.”
Opposite of present participle for to prevent or delay (from doing something)
“This new feature will help me to finish my work quicker.”
Opposite of present participle for to fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
“He would later break his contract to join another organization.”
Opposite of present participle for to continue or cause to continue in a specified condition, position or course
“Pause for a second, and think about what you want to say next.”
(of an expression) Opposite of present participle for to keep from exceeding an acceptable degree or level
“You could see that he was starting to lose his cool after making some uncharacteristic unforced errors.”
Opposite of present participle for to continue doing or to do repeatedly
“Can you please stop chewing with your mouth open?”
Opposite of present participle for to have as part of normal stock
“Our grocery store will generally disregard produce that is past the expiry date.”
Opposite of present participle for to make a living for the benefit of others
“The presiding judge could not understand why a mother would choose to gamble her life savings and ignore her family's needs.”
Opposite of present participle for to maintain by writing regular records in
“I remember reading the following verse in one of my workbooks at primary school and having to memorize it.”
Opposite of present participle for to associate with
“Three former members would dissociate themselves from the controversial religious group.”
(of food) Opposite of present participle for to stay fresh
“The spinach is going to spoil in three days, so use it while it is fresh.”
(of animals) Opposite of present participle for to own and look after for pleasure or profit
“Sadly, the owners would decide to abandon their senior dog after their move.”
Opposite of present participle for to keep (something) going
“It is high time we abandon this silly practice of howling at the moon.”
(of a shop or business) Opposite of present participle for to own or manage
“After more than fifty years in the baking industry, Giuseppi would finally sell his patisserie.”
Opposite of present participle for to protect or shield from harm or danger
“Poachers were planning to assault wildlife within the reserve.”
Opposite of present participle for to celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary
“Rajesh comically notes that he would break the strict practice of not eating beef in order to enjoy American food.”
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