(of food, drink or drugs) Opposite of to have consumed
“I abstained from unhealthy foods because I wanted to lose weight.”
(took one's word) Opposite of to have regarded as right or true
“You always made promises without producing results, which is why your claims were disbelieved.”
Opposite of past tense for to ingest or consume food
“Before six months of age, chicks continue to stay around the nest as their parents bring back food and regurgitate it for them.”
Opposite of past tense for to drink or imbibe in a liquid
“The commander's hysterical laugh causes Murray to spit the green substance, some of which catches the captain's mask.”
Opposite of past tense for to restrain or repress, especially one's feelings, opinions or emotions
“He could ill afford to openly express his joy at Hedda's escape, as this surely would be looked upon by Gerhard as an act of treason.”
Opposite of past tense for to tolerate or put up with something undesirable
“Conflict at certain town meetings prompted the general assembly to ban unruly behavior and uncivil speech at meetings.”
Opposite of past tense for to take back something that one has said or stated
“It is just not true, as his critics assert, that he always took the easy way out.”
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