Opposite of to be moved by the wind or an air current
“The two birds would struggle against the wind to find shelter from the impending storm.”
Opposite of to move or proceed very quickly
“The people would dawdle across the road like they had all the time in the world.”
Opposite of to make a sound, usually with an instrument
“The saxophones and the flutes would stop with a single abrupt wave of the conductor's hand.”
Opposite of to spend recklessly
“He continued to research the iPad and what he could use it for and decided that he was going to save his money and buy one himself.”
Opposite of to pant or breathe hard or with difficulty
“He doubled over and started panting heavily for a period but was able to relax and resume the race.”
Opposite of to burst or cause to burst due to pressure or overheating
“On the edges of the battlefield, damaged hulks of defeated ships would implode in showers of sparks.”
Opposite of to (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
“He was an articulate man with a good sense of humor, a strong sense of responsibility, and had a tendency to underplay his own achievements.”
Opposite of to be in flower, or to produce flowers
“With the passing of her husband, Betty sinks into grief and despair and allows her roses to wither and die.”
Opposite of to leave (suddenly)
“I come on time for once and everyone else is late.”
Opposite of to emit or expel (air or gas)
“The revolving blades of the wheel suck the air in through a bore in the chamber and shoot the air forth along the neck to the main.”
Opposite of to completely bungle (an opportunity)
“Well aware that he'd never again have the chance to commit himself wholly to the undertaking of such a mammoth project, Larry was determined to maximize his opportunity.”
Opposite of to expose (a disguise or stratagem)
“I perceived that she was using this matter to conceal her tactics in seeking me out.”
(blow up) Opposite of to enlarge an object by pushing air (or gas) into it
“At one place, my car was stoned and the people who had gathered there tried to deflate the tires of my vehicle.”
Opposite of to burst or shatter violently and noisily
Opposite of to pant or breathe, especially with difficulty
Opposite of to pant or breathe hard or with difficulty
Opposite of to move or depart to another place
“We decided to remain at the beach for a couple of hours and wait for the sunset.”
Opposite of to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
“Their self-possession allowed them to conserve air and wait for the rescue operation.”
Opposite of to destroy by, or as if by, an explosion
Opposite of to cool (someone or something) by waving an object to create a current of air
(figuratively) Opposite of to botch or mangle
“System design adequacy is the probability that a system will successfully accomplish its mission, given that it is operated within design specifications.”
Opposite of diminish or destroy the value or quality of
Opposite of to become agitated or be filled with rage
“You need to relax before you pop a vein.”
Opposite of to not be able to experience or take advantage of (an opportunity or chance)
“Josh decided that he wished to experience the life-changing experience of climbing up Mount Everest.”
Opposite of to rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed
“Considering the dangers, I slowly retreat out of the dark cavern and look for another spot to settle for the night.”
Opposite of to emit or cause to emit sound
“Katie had to wait for the bell to quieten before she could speak to her students.”
Opposite of to hiss
Opposite of a strong gust of wind
“He liked the heat in the summer, the stillness of the winds, and the crowds at the beach on Key Biscayne.”
Opposite of a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
“He came on in a series of well-placed slashes, and every time she ducked aside, it was a narrow miss.”
Opposite of an unfortunate shock or disappointment
“In what is a further boon for the company, metallurgical test work from the exploration program has verified that the sand can be beneficiated to glass-making quality.”
Opposite of a hard or repeated hit or strike
Opposite of a strike or hit, typically light to medium in impact
Opposite of a hard strike or hit
“The master was able to knock each of these men to the ground with a touch of his finger.”
Opposite of a setback, or change for the worse
“At first, he had success against troops taken by surprise, but soon afterward, this fine and brilliant army was beaten near Ancona and were never able to rally again.”
Opposite of a misfortune or setback
Opposite of a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
“Having stated, much to my consolation, that he missed me, he ended this brief letter by asking how my mother was doing.”
Opposite of inaccurate estimation
Opposite of a strong gust of wind or air
Opposite of an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury
Opposite of an event or circumstance that causes sorrow
“It was pure luck that she managed to escape serious injury after the catastrophic accident.”
Opposite of an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress
“The believers will find their own peace and prosperity not in seeking their own prosperity, but in seeking the prosperity of the city.”
Opposite of a short, straight punch
“He executed a perfect parry on his opponent's uppercut, and then was able to go on the offensive.”
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