Opposite of a sudden loud noise as of something breaking or hitting another object
Opposite of a (typically sudden) failure or collapse
Opposite of a forceful hit or strike
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 a forceful collision of two things
“The aversion of traffic calamity was a result of the two drivers' avoidance of an accident, thanks to their quick thinking and reaction.”
Opposite of a breakdown or failure to function normally
Opposite of a great and sudden disaster or misfortune
“The rain was a blessing after the land had been devasted by droughts for months on end.”
Opposite of a sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something
Opposite of an act of dropping or falling downwards
“The ascent into space begins, first slowly, and then rapidly as the tremendous force of the rocket engines pushes the payload faster and faster.”
Opposite of a violent shock as from a heavy blow
Opposite of the collapse or bankruptcy of a business
“Hard work and unwavering commitment have naturally led to the prosperity of his family's business.”
Opposite of an instance of a structure falling down or giving way
“The build was carried out over the weekend despite the torrential rain and strong winds.”
Opposite of a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
Opposite of the action or state of not functioning
“The functionality of the program will depend significantly on how well-written the code is.”
Opposite of a physical impact or the act of causing one
Opposite of an involuntary slip or fall
“While a quick recovery is vulnerable to attacks if the enemy is close, it can be just as vulnerable to stay prone after a knockdown.”
Opposite of a loud, deep sound uttered by a person, crowd or animal
“He let out a small whimper but stood his ground, hands clenched into shaking fists.”
Opposite of to fall down or plummet from an elevated position
Opposite of to fail or stop functioning, especially suddenly
Opposite of to lie down or go to bed with the intention of sleeping
Opposite of to push (someone or something) out of one's way with one's shoulder
Opposite of to stay somewhere, typically temporarily
Opposite of to crash violently into or against something
“She fell back against her seat as Devin flipped the ship to avoid the flying debris.”
(of a business) Opposite of to go bankrupt
“Against the odds, his cafe would thrive in a suburb that was saturated with various eatery options.”
Opposite of to hit or crash into something, typically forcefully and by accident
Opposite of to completely destroy or devastate
Opposite of to move or proceed forward by force
Opposite of to stop operating
Opposite of to exert force or pressure on
“Her school bag was so heavy that she had to place it on the ground and pull it all the way to the car.”
Opposite of to collapse inward or downward
Opposite of to stop the operations of, typically due to financial difficulty
Opposite of to fail, especially in spectacular fashion
Opposite of to become inoperative
“Our systems are finally starting to stabilize after a few technical issues.”
Opposite of to knock or run into someone or something with a jolt
Opposite of to have as one's home
Opposite of to move past someone or something with force
“Sarah had to wait until the crowd dispersed before she could proceed to take a photo with one of her idols.”
Opposite of to inflict (a blow)
Opposite of to collapse or burst inward violently
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