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Opposite of to seize and hold someone or an animal
“They will release the possums back into the wild when they are large enough.”
Opposite of to chance upon someone doing something unexpected (and usually underhanded)
“The authorities were surprised that she was willing to overlook such blatant criminal activity.”
Opposite of to meet someone, usually at a given place or time
“After their awkward interaction in the morning, Sarah is now trying her best to avoid Heather.”
Opposite of to contract an illness
“I am hoping to avert hayfever this spring season, but early signs are not promising.”
Opposite of to grab or seize something, especially an object in motion
“How did he miss that catch?”
Opposite of to move fast enough to reach or pass someone or something ahead
“They would eventually lose him after their long pursuit of the suspect.”
Opposite of to clearly comprehend something
“It was easy to mistake his accent for one of the northern dialects.”
Opposite of to perceive fleetingly
“Blink, and you will miss it.”
Opposite of to succeed in evoking or representing
“The book does so much to misrepresent the extent of hardship suffered by the common people during that period.”
Opposite of to become ignited and start burning
“As the morning sun started to rise, the fire from the previous night would expire.”
Opposite of to strike (someone) on a part of the body
“You won't miss him if you delay your jab by a split second.”
Opposite of to stick or entangle something into or around something else, especially unintentionally
“Whenever I untangle the cord of my headphones, I end up with the right-side bud in my left hand and vice-versa.”
Opposite of to attract and engage the attention or interest of
“I started to bark like a dog to repel him and his obnoxious friends.”
Opposite of to board (a train, bus, or aircraft)
“When you are approaching Fourth Avenue, prepare to disembark the bus.”
Opposite of to reach in time to board (a train, bus, or aircraft)
“We are going to miss the flight at the rate this traffic is moving.”
Opposite of to stop or halt the movement or progress of
“Since nobody else would, he took it upon himself to initiate a conversation.”
(of an engine) Opposite of to fire and start running
“The mechanic would later tell us that he could not see any observable reason why the engine would stop.”
Opposite of to fasten or fix securely in place
“I was able to loosen the bolt, but I would then drop it whilst trying to remove it.”
Opposite of issues or things that need to be resolved
“The unfortunate fact is that problems are currently rife, yet solutions are scarce.”
Opposite of plural for the act of catching an object in motion
“I have not witnessed a more embarrassing drop from any wicket-keeper in the history of the game.”
Opposite of plural for the act of seizing or capturing
“Her release was met with anger and confusion from the public.”
Opposite of plural for a hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation
“As we pushed ourselves to the limit, the trainer reiterated the old adage of no pain, no gain.”
Opposite of plural for a person or thing that is considered ideal or desirable
“The car he had just purchased would turn out to be a dud.”
Opposite of plural for a person considered desirable as a partner or spouse
“As much as she would consider her ex-boyfriend a disappointment, she was as much to blame for the failure of their relationship.”
Opposite of plural for an unevenness in a person's voice caused by emotion
“There is a certain soft smoothness in his voice that brings the gripping story to life.”
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