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Opposite of the process of becoming greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
“He stressed there would be no reduction in the number of employees working on gas main maintenance or repairs.”
Opposite of the extent, width, or area covered by something
“Only a segment of the community is concerned enough to become active in the change process.”
Opposite of an expanse or amount of something
“We cannot jump to a conclusion that by observing an atmosphere's spectrum, we can be sure of the existence or nonexistence of life.”
Opposite of food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time
Opposite of the scope or extent of something, typically of one's interest or control
Opposite of an area of land, typically a large one
Opposite of the dimensions, amount, or extent of something
Opposite of the act of propagating or spreading of ideas, beliefs etc.
(of businesses or enterprises) Opposite of an increase in market share and reach
“The decline of the company was rapid after several competitors began to encroach on its market share.”
Opposite of the dissemination or spreading of something
Opposite of the imparting or exchange of information
“Our private group on the social media platform will also be used for the withholding of confidential information from third parties.”
Opposite of the act or state of extending or expanding
Opposite of the movement of information from one to another
“The summarization and consolidation of data in data warehouses are targeted for decision support.”
Opposite of the way in which something is shared out among a group or spread over an area
Opposite of the distance or measurement from side to side of something
Opposite of a continuous or wide area or expanse
“A munitions ship collided with a vessel in the narrows of the harbor.”
Opposite of the way in which something progresses or develops
(of a material) Opposite of to stretch or open out
“Fold the paper the way you are comfortable but keep in mind the direction of the fold.”
Opposite of to gradually reach, or cause to reach, a wider area or more people
“In those days, money was used to suppress the news of unpleasant episodes.”
Opposite of to apply as a coating
“As we were never allowed a second slice, the only thing to do was to scrape the burnt bits off the toast with a knife.”
Opposite of to develop, increase or grow rapidly
“Just as the dowels diminish in size from the top to the bottom of the piece, the purple acrylic is gradated in its application to each element.”
Opposite of to diverge into two or more separate paths
“Where these lines converge, there is a tunnel that opens up and moves through space and time into other dimensions.”
Opposite of to be displayed to its fullest extent
“There is nothing more freeing than driving down the road in the middle of the night and watching the mile markers disappear in the distance.”
Opposite of to distribute or be distributed loosely or evenly
“He satisfied himself with making catalogs without ever attempting to actually gather the books together in one place.”
(of light, liquid, color, etc.) Opposite of to diffuse via a source
“Electrons in the mineral absorb the energy from the activator and become excited.”
Opposite of to persist over a period of time
“The promotion will end at the end of the week.”
Opposite of to apply or provide with a layer or covering of something
Opposite of to scatter or sprinkle, typically over a wide area
Opposite of to open or spread out, especially from a folded position
Opposite of to rub a (typically oily or sticky) substance over
Opposite of to serve as a medium for conveying
“By applying an electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal.”
Opposite of to spread, open or disperse from a central point to cover a wide area
“The Director's Box Seat is where you will sit with the rest of football's elite as they congregate to watch the game.”
Opposite of to prosper or be successful
“If you fail to assume the responsibility, your business will bust before it booms.”
Opposite of to drip or dribble down vertically (in drops)
Opposite of spread out over a wide area
Opposite of spread or dispersed over a wide area
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