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Opposite of to make a living for the benefit of others
“The dead-beat father regularly neglects his family and children.”
Opposite of to have in possession
“The game lacks any kind of flow due to the often mind-bending puzzles and silly dialogue sequences.”
Opposite of to put or store in a regular place
“Discard any items you don't need to avoid clutter.”
Opposite of to hold or maintain
“Please don't lose this heirloom as it means the world to me.”
Opposite of to prevent or delay (from doing something)
“This new feature will help me to finish my work quicker.”
Opposite of to fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
“He would later break his contract to join another organization.”
Opposite of 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 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 to continue doing or to do repeatedly
“Can you please stop chewing with your mouth open?”
Opposite of to have as part of normal stock
“Our grocery store will generally disregard produce that is past the expiry date.”
Opposite of 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 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 to associate with
“Three former members would dissociate themselves from the controversial religious group.”
(of food) Opposite of to stay fresh
“The spinach is going to spoil in three days, so use it while it is fresh.”
(of animals) Opposite of to own and look after for pleasure or profit
“Sadly, the owners would decide to abandon their senior dog after their move.”
Opposite of 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 to own or manage
“After more than fifty years in the baking industry, Giuseppi would finally sell his patisserie.”
Opposite of to protect or shield from harm or danger
“Poachers were planning to assault wildlife within the reserve.”
Opposite of 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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