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Opposite of a sum of money that is owed or due
Opposite of a payment made to a professional person or body in exchange for services or advice
Opposite of a bill for goods and services supplied
“I don't need a receipt for the donut. I'll just give you the money, and you give me the donut! End of transaction!”
Opposite of the resources (usually money) required or used for a particular purpose
“The analysis will highlight how much income this business will yield and if the level of income is sufficient for the time and resources involved.”
Opposite of a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services
Opposite of plural for 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 plural for 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 plural for 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 plural for 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 plural for 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 plural for 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 plural for 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 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.”
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