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Opposite of to increase in extent, amount, or degree
Opposite of to provide encouragement to
(of a settlement) Opposite of to plan and begin the building of
“The eruption of Mount Vesuvius would wipe out the ancient city of Pompeii.”
Opposite of to augment or make something greater
“Speaking without confidence will diminish your credibility.”
Opposite of to come into possession of
“I will give my old laptop to my younger brother.”
Opposite of to drive spiritually or urge someone on
“I wouldn't want to discourage them, but I would urge caution and some sensible risk assessment.”
Opposite of to become or make more intense
“During the midsection of the morning, I was able to abate my longing for biscuits by eating a slice of homemade fruit cake.”
Opposite of a group of accumulated items of a particular kind
Opposite of an increase in amount, value, or importance
“The decrease in the country's population continues unabated.”
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