(round/around) Opposite of present participle for to gather tightly in a large mass of people
“The mass of people started to disperse when the action began to dwindle.”
(crowd into) Opposite of present participle for to press forward into an area, especially with limited space
“After waiting in line in what seemed like an unmovable queue, it was probably wise to retreat from the congregation and cut our losses.”
Opposite of present participle for to fill a small or restricted area with people or things
“In the aftermath of the landmark collapse, efforts were put in place to abandon the area.”
Opposite of present participle for to suffocate a person's space as if to coerce them into doing something
“He tried his best to make conversation but would relent when it became obvious she wasn't interested.”
Opposite of the state of being congested or overcrowded
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