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Opposite of to succumb or give way to pressure or strain (literally or figuratively)
Opposite of to make, or cause to make, a sudden sharp or explosive sound
Opposite of to decipher or find a solution to
Opposite of to strike or hit heavily, and sometimes repeatedly
(aid) Opposite of to hit or strike someone or something
(boo) Opposite of to hit or strike someone or something
Opposite of to strike with a sharp, often slanting, blow
Opposite of to arrive at an answer through logic
Opposite of to explain or resolve that which is unknown
Opposite of to become mentally worked up or unhinged
Opposite of to strike physically or violently
“Aaron moves first, throwing a flurry of punches that I easily defend.”
Opposite of to assimilate into one's understanding or comprehension
Opposite of to arrive at an answer through logic
“I had to think long and hard, then I had to give up on figuring out this puzzle.”
Opposite of to be overcome by a given feeling or emotion
“She would initially resist the seduction of a good bargain but eventually caved in under the weight of temptation.”
Opposite of a split in a surface which has not completely broken apart
Opposite of a joke, typically a critical or unkind one
Opposite of a hit, strike or blow, especially one that is audible
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 a loud, deep, resonant sound
“Living in an atmosphere as near noise-free as any on earth, they could hear a soft murmur across a clearing the size of a football field.”
Opposite of a loud, deep resounding noise
Opposite of something done or said to amuse people
Opposite of a mild joke or something said in jest
Opposite of a crazy or eccentric person
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 an aperture or opening through a surface or barrier
“He encountered a blockage in the form of large rocks at the end of the passage.”
Opposite of a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
“He came on in a series of well-placed slashes, and every time she ducked aside, it was a narrow miss.”
(enhancement) Opposite of a physical deformity that spoils the appearance or completeness of something
“Your dimples are simply a genetic facial enhancement.”
(wholeness) Opposite of a physical deformity that spoils the appearance or completeness of something
“Please adhere to the following rules in order to safeguard the wholeness of your limbs.”
Opposite of a very short or brief period of time
Opposite of an irregular, usually narrow, break in a surface created by pressure
“This methodology involves the measurement of the total outline of the barb starting at a juncture along the outside edge of the blade.”
Opposite of very good or skillful
Opposite of exceptionally good in standard or quality
“The public defence system which provides legal advice for those who can't afford it is notorious for its abysmal standards.”
Opposite of having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area
“In inexpert hands, inappropriate investigation often takes precedence.”
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