Opposite of causing emotion, excitement, and enthusiasm
Opposite of involving, or given to, open or heavy displays of emotion
Opposite of causing or eliciting a strong reaction (in someone)
Opposite of showing strong feeling or passion
Opposite of causing emotion, excitement, or stimulation in the mind
Opposite of marked by a likelihood to threaten the safety of a person or persons
“After a tumultuous period of torrential rainfall, the air has been surprisingly calm and pleasant.”
Opposite of being in a state of increased energy or activity
“This is most clear in rosaceous fruit trees that go dormant in preparation for winter, and not in response to environmental cues.”
Opposite of filled or well-supplied with something
Opposite of characterized by, or tending to cause, agitation or anxiety
Opposite of weighed down with something, either physically or emotionally
Opposite of carrying or bearing a load, especially a large one
Opposite of having been accused of doing something, especially in a court of law
Opposite of full of meaning or significance
Opposite of causing distress or embarrassment
(of a wire or device) Opposite of electrically charged or energized
“What you have here is a discharged device, which would explain why it failed to function.”
Opposite of providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration
“The constant failures would ultimately prove to have a demotivating effect on his confidence.”
Opposite of marked by tenseness or strain
“I chose to call Joan on the phone and we had a calm discussion about how our marriage had fallen apart.”
(of a person) Opposite of full of energy and vigor
“I feel really tired because I had trouble sleeping last night.”
Opposite of titillating in nature
“She found his smelly feet to be rather repulsive.”
Opposite of based on feeling, instinct or emotion
“Maggie, can you please be objective about your relationship? Leo has not been around for some time now.”
Opposite of to have triggered enthusiasm or eagerness
“The movie's plot was terrible and bored us to death.”
Opposite of to have triggered a passionate feeling or reaction
“Harper was worked up at having lost her favorite doll, but her mother calmed her.”
Opposite of past tense for 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 past tense for 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 past tense for 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 past tense for 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 past tense for to assign a responsibility, duty, or task to
“Allow me to release some of these tasks to disburden you.”
Opposite of past tense for to order something done
“I ask you, Your Majesty, to please grant my husband clemency.”
Opposite of past tense for 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 past tense for 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 past tense for 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 past tense for to encourage or inspire
“The very image of the desolated metropolis was enough to dishearten me before I even entered the city itself.”
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