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Opposite of to physically hit or strike hard
Opposite of to strike or hit heavily, and sometimes repeatedly
Opposite of to hit or strike, often with one's hand
Opposite of to hit or strike someone or something
Opposite of to strike with a sharp, often slanting, blow
Opposite of to hit or strike someone or something
Opposite of to hit or strike, especially on the head
Opposite of to strike, especially with force
“Jobe was terrible at shooting games because he would completely miss most of his targets.”
Opposite of to strike physically or violently
“Aaron moves first, throwing a flurry of punches that I easily defend.”
Opposite of to physically attack
Opposite of to physically punish, especially by beating
Opposite of to repair a garment especially by stitching or sewing up
(of a cloth or fabric) Opposite of to stitch or sew up
“If possible, tear the fabric before you begin, so that you can follow the straight of the weave when cutting.”
Opposite of a blow with the fist
Opposite of a hard or repeated hit or strike
Opposite of a hard strike or hit
“The master was able to knock each of these men to the ground with a touch of his finger.”
Opposite of control or dominance over someone or something
“This kind of freedom may coincide with the cruelest despotism and with the subjugation of the overwhelming majority of the people.”
Opposite of power or influence, such as in a commercial or political sphere
Opposite of an intuitive skill or ability
“Michael Jordan may have been great at basketball, but had an incapacity for baseball in comparison.”
Opposite of the measure of how favorably something or someone is regarded
Opposite of an instance of striking or being struck
“That was a fortunate miss for him, having evaded the oncoming vehicle by a matter of inches.”
Opposite of the ability of someone or something to influence decisions or actions
“Without their messages on self-need and state of being, displayed cues that he perceived, they would have remained objects of insignificance to him.”
Opposite of physical or mental energy or vigor
Opposite of a strike with a part of the body or an instrument
“To avoid conflict, give them a wave with your hand and walk away.”
Opposite of a short, straight punch
“He executed a perfect parry on his opponent's uppercut, and then was able to go on the offensive.”
Opposite of a reputation, especially a good one
“Virtually all those who have achieved prominence or notoriety have been exposed as mediocrities and rank scoundrels.”
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