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Opposite of to set on fire, or to be set on fire
“The stream of water that spurted from the hose did less to douse the fire than it did to fan the flames with its accompanying rush of air.”
Opposite of to feel hurt or sore, typically as a result of illness or injury
“He stared and blew air on the palm of his hands to soothe the burning sensation.”
Opposite of to be, or to feel, hot
“I stood in front of the fan for a few seconds to cool down before I began my next repetition of bicep curls.”
Opposite of to give off light
“Priestly determined that the combustion used up oxygen during a reaction, and that is why the flame would eventually extinguish.”
Opposite of to exhaust or make complete use of (a limited resource)
“Without food and increased time for the cold to penetrate, he had to conserve his energy and pace himself within his physical capability.”
Opposite of to blush or turn red or pink in color
“Her face would freeze with fear anytime he mentioned danger.”
Opposite of to be emotionally stirred up with a negative emotion, especially anger
“They relax and feel relief because they know that the worst is behind them.”
Opposite of to have a strong desire for
“She had made a decision to dismiss a career in favor of keeping a home tidy and happy.”
Opposite of to trick or cause to believe what is untrue
“I am sorry to undeceive you, but it is indeed the truth I speak.”
Opposite of to travel at a fast speed
“Decelerate through the next 500 meters and then pick up speed again once you pass the town.”
Opposite of plural for a small brook or stream
“The physical condition of the distributary itself is in bad shape due to poor maintenance over long periods of time, especially in the head reach.”
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