Opposite of to become something different
“The old castle's condition would stagnate and remain unchanged for years.”
Opposite of to make something into something else
“I chose to preserve the design of the website as it was still effective.”
Opposite of to exchange or give up something
“I don't want your ice-cream, and I will hang on to mine.”
Opposite of to fluctuate from one condition, form, level or state to another
“The weather is predicted to plateau tomorrow.”
Opposite of to transfer into another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
“I will need to sit tight when the train stops at Brussels before arriving at my destination.”
Opposite of to modify, especially so as to better fit a given purpose or circumstance
Opposite of to vary or fluctuate between two states
Opposite of to improve, refine, or add the finishing touches to
Opposite of to cause a profound effect
“Postmodern thought tends to trivialize this desire, if not ignore it altogether.”
Opposite of to influence, usually emotionally
“You almost have to desensitize yourself to the madness just to stay sane.”
(beautify) Opposite of to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
(agree) Opposite of to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
Opposite of to influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
“They would spend months trying to fix the data after it was corrupted by a hacker.”
Opposite of to develop gradually
“Within the extreme conditions of total war, the whole of society can retrogress to a primitive state.”
Opposite of to abolish, invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc.)
Opposite of the process of becoming different
“Stagnation in our product is acceptable for now as it is still dominant in the market.”
(informal) Opposite of a departure from the norm
“The constancy of having lived in a busy city for the last five years is wearing on me.”
Opposite of the regular passing from one condition to another
“Volatility has been reduced and share prices now have stability.”
Opposite of small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination
“Would I be able to exchange my loose change for a dollar bill?”
Opposite of the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard
“The interdependent self focuses on socio-centric values such as dependence on others, duty, and conformity to social norms.”
Opposite of a newly occurring incident in a current state of affair
“Our reporters have reached a standstill in their reporting due to authorities blocking their access to the site.”
Opposite of money in coins or notes, as distinct from cheques, money orders, or credit
Opposite of a reversal of policy, attitude or principle
Opposite of a state of (typically public) dissatisfaction, disturbance, or agitation
Opposite of a change in temperament or circumstance, especially sudden
Opposite of the replacement of one thing for another
“The only person supporting me in the keeping of my old car was the CEO of my company who told me that I should be proud of it.”
Opposite of the process of growing up
“Her regression would begin with her experiencing fatigue and a general lack of energy.”
Opposite of money or cash
Opposite of money, especially in the form of small beads made from polished shells
Opposite of displacement
Opposite of refashioning
Opposite of a convenient arrangement
Opposite of the action or process of innovating
“One of their characteristics was the attempted imitation of occidental lifestyle.”
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