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Opposite of the action of putting something into operation
Opposite of a formal request submitted to an authority, institution, or organization
Opposite of steady and concentrated effort, especially towards a goal
Opposite of the quality of having a firm determination to do something
Opposite of exhausting work, especially physical labor
Opposite of the property of being germane
Opposite of the act or state of focussing one's attention or energy towards something
Opposite of the quality of being pertinent to the matter at hand
Opposite of energy or effort expended towards an endeavor
“The inferiority might be the result of feebleness and of want of activity of the mind.”
Opposite of a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others
Opposite of the state of being dedicated or devoted to something
Opposite of the act of using something
Opposite of an act of asking politely or formally for something
“Proposed changes were met with a response of approval by management.”
Opposite of the act of using an object
“The disuse of moisturizer may result in dry skin.”
Opposite of the administration or imposition of a law, rule, or obligation
Opposite of steady application or industry involving long-term effort
“I have too much impatience to sit through another lecture.”
Opposite of application or drive to do or achieve something
“His absent-mindedness may prove to be his undoing.”
Opposite of continuing in a course of action with determination
“But when his plan had almost succeeded his irresolution led to failure.”
(of a device or system) Opposite of the way in which something works
“The uselessness of the new public transport system will be clearly visible once the honeymoon period is over.”
Opposite of an undertaking or course of action taken to achieve a particular aim or goal
“The issue will not rectify itself with this much inaction!”
(computing) Opposite of a computer application or program that connects to services provided by a server
Opposite of a printed document with blank spaces for information to be inserted
“One thing that made things incredibly stressful is that Mother had received a notice of eviction about two weeks prior because of my two youngest brothers.”
Opposite of an earnest request for money or help
“She pointed out that she would be able to make a financial donation to the charity of her choice.”
Opposite of a software application
Opposite of the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it
“I told her that, on theory alone, it sounded like a good idea but it was going to be very difficult to execute.”
Opposite of a thick liquid or semi-solid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin
Opposite of the action applying or enforcing something
“I do not know whether it is a lack of will or a lack of power that is responsible for the nonenforcement of the law.”
Opposite of a submission in competition or application
“His sudden exclusion from the race was simply put down to cheating.”
Opposite of characterized by energy or liveliness
Opposite of a fragrant cream or liquid used to heal or soothe the skin
Opposite of the quality of being religious or reverent
Opposite of the act of using something intangible
“The suppression of free speech should not be tolerated in our society.”
Opposite of the effort (typically significant) put into a task
“He manufactures catchy guitar riffs with ease, and blends them with off-beat lyrics.”
Opposite of the fact or state of having a connection to, or being related to, something else
“Persson defines homonymy as a concept which refers to words where there is complete conceptual unrelatedness between phonologically and categorically identical forms.”
Opposite of the process of passing legislation
Opposite of product or achievement resulting from effort
“The scientific flop had been the failure of a group of unimpressive researchers.”
Opposite of the fact of having a bearing on or being related to
“There's a difference between taking one for the team and being the fall guy.”
Opposite of a strategy or a well thought out consideration
“That last mistake has certainly cost us dearly.”
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