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Opposite of to fall down, especially after losing one's balance
Opposite of to remove from office suddenly and forcefully
Opposite of to completely destroy or devastate
Opposite of to drop or fall down, literally or figuratively
Opposite of to turn or topple to the side or upside down
Opposite of to collapse inward or downward
Opposite of to strike (someone) so as to make them fall down
Opposite of to defeat in unexpected circumstances
“As expected, the worst team in the competition would lose to the top team convincingly.”
Opposite of to knock or bring to the ground
“As a sign of good sportsmanship, he extended his hand to help his opponent back to his feet.”
Opposite of to overthrow or depose, especially someone or something powerful
Opposite of to fall or collapse
“The locals and visitors alike informed me how the Golden Gate Bridge was planned, constructed, and maintained to stand against the elements.”
Opposite of an act of dropping or falling downwards
“The ascent into space begins, first slowly, and then rapidly as the tremendous force of the rocket engines pushes the payload faster and faster.”
Opposite of an involuntary slip or fall
“While a quick recovery is vulnerable to attacks if the enemy is close, it can be just as vulnerable to stay prone after a knockdown.”
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