Opposite of to acquire or secure as a result of a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavor
“He will lose the lead if he expends too much energy trying to maintain it.”
Opposite of to achieve, especially by succeeding in a competition or contest
“The objective is to win the game, not lose it.”
Opposite of to triumph or achieve victory in
“We are likely to lose in our upcoming match if we are not at the top of our game.”
Opposite of to obtain or attain successfully
“We cannot abandon our quest for the Holy Grail now!”
Opposite of to hold or engage the attention of
Opposite of to earn through work or effort
“An inability or disinclination to network with others will likely hamper your career.”
Opposite of to obtain or capture something through force, conquest or victory
“Daenerys leads her army of Unsullied soldiers to liberate the enslaved populace of Slaver's Bay.”
Opposite of to accept or receive, typically something awarded
“She had worked hard and tried her best, but would ultimately fail at winning a medal during the tournament.”
Opposite of to perform an act that ensures success or victory
“Tim had a chance to ice the game in the dying seconds, but he would flub his shot.”
Opposite of to be entitled to
“Cheaters are deemed to be unworthy of accolades and rewards.”
Opposite of to agree to receive or take receipt of
“He warned the committee that if he were to win, he would refuse his award on philosophical grounds.”
Opposite of to secure or obtain something
Opposite of a success, victory, or triumph
“Another loss will place the team last in the rankings.”
Opposite of a successful and very lopsided result in a contest
“We suffered a major thrashing at the hands of our opponent who were a cut above us in skill.”
Opposite of the achievement of an aim or goal
“He considered the training of his pet dog to be a great failure.”
Opposite of a large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly
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