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Opposite of to make a loud, deep cry
“Betty would mutter some inaudible response, and I would try to look as if I had not heard anything.”
Opposite of to designate a particular name or title
“Andrew was not his real name and other aspects of his background have been changed in order to anonymize him.”
Opposite of to refer to or consider (someone or something) as being
“If truth be told, I disassociate you as being an elitist, given your indifferent nature about most things related to politics.”
Opposite of to forecast, tell of or describe beforehand
“As per my usual skepticism, I very much doubt the credibility of this prophecy.”
Opposite of to make a guess
“They could not go behind the returns and make inquiry as to the actual number of votes cast, and thus determine the result of the election.”
Opposite of to get into contact with, especially by telephone
“He is a bad influence on you, and I would prefer you to avoid him.”
Opposite of to command or request (someone) to do something or be somewhere
“After failing to be entertained, the King would dismiss the court jester.”
Opposite of to command the doing of by virtue of one's authority
“Prior to the assault, Warren was forced to cancel the attack after determining the strength of the now formidably entrenched Confederates.”
Opposite of to order or instruct to go, or come, to a particular destination or in a particular direction
“Security had to step in and disperse the crowd when they got unruly after the game.”
(call on/round/at) Opposite of to make a brief, usually social, visit
“We'd thought it best to forgo Charlie's if we wanted to get to our destination on time.”
Opposite of to wake someone up
“We have to sedate the patient because he is agitated and we cannot diagnose him in such a frenzied state.”
Opposite of to decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place
“The tennis match would continue despite the temperature soaring above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Opposite of plural for a cry made as a summons or to attract someone's attention
“Silence fell on the room as she turned around angrily and made her way towards the exit.”
Opposite of plural for an appeal or demand for something to happen or be done
“In response to our call for evidence, we received eighteen submissions.”
Opposite of plural for an instance of speaking to, or attempting to contact, someone on the phone
“Mother was strangely restless, almost a child in her rejection of phone calls and visitors.”
Opposite of plural for a judgment or decision reached through reasoning or analysis
“Everybody refused to make a decision, so there was some irresolution on where to go for dinner.”
Opposite of plural for an order or request for someone to be present
“His forces grew rapidly, bandits appearing from behind every rock and tree, as though by magic, in answer to his call to arms.”
Opposite of plural for a powerful force of attraction
“She liked him, which is extremely important given her strong aversion to doctors.”
Opposite of plural for a need, demand, or desire
“There is some concern among economists that the number of restaurants has grown faster than demand, and this oversaturation may soon have a negative impact on job growth.”
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