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Opposite of to rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed
“Considering the dangers, I slowly retreat out of the dark cavern and look for another spot to settle for the night.”
Opposite of to attack, especially by advancing suddenly and quickly
“When the King saw his men dropping like flies during the assault on the fort, he commanded them to retreat.”
Opposite of to accuse of wrongdoing
“Given the evidence or lack thereof, you have no alternative but to release the defendant and absolve him of all charges.”
Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
“Richard was to give four major castles to Philip and pay the cost of garrisoning them, along with other compensation.”
Opposite of to assign a responsibility, duty, or task to
“Allow me to release some of these tasks to disburden you.”
Opposite of to order something done
“I ask you, Your Majesty, to please grant my husband clemency.”
Opposite of to record the cost of something as an amount payable by someone, an account, or a credit card
“Can you please credit the refund to my savings account?”
Opposite of to load a piece of equipment with the material required for its use
“Service station operators should arrange for an approved used oil carrier to empty the used oil storage tanks as required.”
Opposite of to fill or pervade with a quality or emotion
“Whenever I am frustrated at a person who hurt me, I write a letter without sending it, and it helps me clear my mind of anger.”
(charge up) Opposite of to encourage or inspire
“The very image of the desolated metropolis was enough to dishearten me before I even entered the city itself.”
Opposite of to run or rush somewhere in a great hurry
Opposite of to instruct or order (someone) to do something
Opposite of to stipulate action to be taken as an order or instruction
Opposite of to spread or pervade throughout
Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a fee, charge, fine or penalty
Opposite of to sue or bring action against in court
Opposite of to fill or be in every part of
Opposite of to stimulate or excite in a pleasurable way
Opposite of to suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
Opposite of to sue or take legal action in court
Opposite of to make an assertion without proof
Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
“This follows further advice from the Chief Medical Officers, who now collectively agree that it is possible to lift the ban on retail sales.”
Opposite of to burden, load or encumber with
Opposite of a rush forward, literally or figuratively
“Undoubtedly, one of the quirkiest sights in nature is the gangly retreat of an Australian frilled lizard.”
Opposite of an attack characterized by sudden and violent rushing forward of troops
“The order for the retreat of the badly planned invasion was called and the battlegroup's admiral, Kenneth Alcolado, was forced to resign in disgrace.”
Opposite of a price asked for goods or services
“That ain't working, that's the way you do it. Money for nothing and your chicks for free.”
Opposite of an accusation, typically one formally made against a prisoner brought to trial
“Jacob was banished by Bruges' aldermen for publicly insulting the city's guild deans, though he later received a pardon for his misdeed from the duke of Burgundy.”
Opposite of a responsibility or duty assigned to someone
“They've dropped the cowardice charges, but he's going to be charged with dereliction of duty.”
Opposite of a person or thing entrusted to the care of someone
“Unknown to her guardian, she spent the whole day climbing up and down the shrouds, gazing off the port bow, and hauling with the rest of the crew.”
Opposite of a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
“She also brought this second relationship to an end when she saw that her feelings were starting to wane and boredom was setting in.”
Opposite of the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something
Opposite of a payment made to a professional person or body in exchange for services or advice
Opposite of an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Opposite of the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
Opposite of an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group
Opposite of the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting
Opposite of a declaration of fault or blame against another
Opposite of the process or act of managing, running or governing (something)
“A feeling of powerlessness overwhelmed her when she realized that there was no answer to her dilemma.”
(someone or something) Opposite of the state of supervising, protecting, and maintaining the health and welfare of
“Due to her negligence, Lily had lost the rights to her children.”
Opposite of a sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare
Opposite of an amount of money spent on something
Opposite of the process or act of managing, running or governing (something)
Opposite of protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft
Opposite of an intensive or sudden military attack
Opposite of a journey undertaken to accomplish some task
Opposite of an area of special expertise or responsibility
Opposite of the responsibility for and control of a company or organization
“Spectacularly inspired mismanagement by airline executives actually deserves much of the blame for the state of the industry.”
Opposite of the payment of money from a fund
Opposite of the action of overseeing something
Opposite of an amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something
“Payment is due at the end of this week.”
Opposite of the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
“Most users click the introduction link, further validating the uselessness of flash screens.”
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