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Opposite of something one prefers, desires, enjoys, or cares about
Opposite of an area of special expertise or responsibility
Opposite of a handbag
Opposite of a person's strong point or talent
Opposite of a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
“His neck size doubtlessly contributed to his aversion for neckties of any kind, and from age fifty onward, Brahms wore the collarless shirt of a hunter.”
Opposite of a flexible compartment providing storage space
Opposite of the action of seizing someone and taking them into custody
Opposite of something used to pack an object or group of objects
Opposite of a large amount of something
Opposite of the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
“Most users click the introduction link, further validating the uselessness of flash screens.”
Opposite of to earn or obtain (something desirable) through work or effort
Opposite of to capture something
Opposite of to leave or quit from a role or position
Opposite of to criticize or reprimand severely
Opposite of to swell or protrude to an incongruous extent
Opposite of to take possession or control of something, especially something elusive
“Despite his efforts to retrieve it in the first place, Harvey would have to relinquish the relic to save Peyton.”
Opposite of to extend outwards over
Opposite of to earn through work or effort
“An inability or disinclination to network with others will likely hamper your career.”
(of a person) Opposite of to catch or apprehend
“On the following day, his mood had improved and he agreed to release the prisoners.”
Opposite of to acquire, especially as a return for effort
“He was a Finnish long-distance runner who had to forfeit his Olympic medal after testing positive for steroids in 1984.”
Opposite of to attain or achieve
“If I surrender my search for love now, I don't think I'll feel a shred of regret.”
Opposite of to receive payment for work
Opposite of to criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly
“Many would praise him for his benevolent deeds.”
Opposite of to protrude or extend outwardly
Opposite of to get into one's possession
“The street vendor would give me my hot dog once he had finished preparing it.”
Opposite of to grab, seize or take something suddenly or forcibly
“Filled with a guilty conscience, Bernie would later return the elderly couple's jewelry.”
Opposite of to book in advance or make a reservation
“Due to complications with her pregnancy, Kitty had to cancel her dinner booking with her husband.”
Opposite of to project from a surface
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 extend beyond or above a surface
“In a flash, the star made an impact and caused a crater to sink inwards into the surface.”
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.”
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