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Opposite of to engage in a joyous activity, usually in appreciation of an event
“His response was not to sulk, but to treat his failure as a learning experience.”
Opposite of to mark with the appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
“George and Frank Costanza would break tradition by celebrating an alternative to Christmas called Festivus.”
Opposite of to extol or honor in a solemn manner
“These are individuals who sit behind their keyboards to defame the good reputation of others.”
Opposite of to describe or represent as admirable, especially unjustifiably
Opposite of to enjoy oneself in a lively or boisterous way
(of a person or persons) Opposite of to honor the memory
“Let us not forget the brave young men and women who fought for the freedom of this country.”
Opposite of to engage in fun, excitement or revelry
(welcome in) Opposite of to officially celebrate the coming or arrival of
“Can you please behave this Christmas, and not ruin it for everyone else?”
Opposite of to worship or venerate, usually as part of one's religious beliefs
“He was a bitter man who would blame God for his lot in life.”
Opposite of to exhibit (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or satisfaction at an adversary's misfortune
“We commiserate with fellow supporters when their heroes and their particular sporting interest goes down.”
Opposite of to express gratitude for or appreciation of
“Some parents tend to put exceedingly high expectations on their children, and this can often cause them to overlook all the hard work and progress that they have made.”
(of a meeting, function, etc.) Opposite of to conduct or organize
“The director decided to cancel the conference due to a potentially low turnout.”
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