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Opposite of to crush into fine particles
“The documentary takes us behind the scenes in the paleontologist's workshop, where they reconstruct ancient dinosaurs as they might have been from tiny fragments.”
Opposite of to force into a narrow or tight space
“A pipe already connected the two, but the problem was finding a way to coax a cable through the pipe.”
Opposite of to hug, hold or embrace tightly
“After a brief emotional embrace, I wipe my eyes and unhug her.”
Opposite of to violently subdue (opposition or a rebellion)
“Fearful that the right planned to establish a fascist state, socialists rose up in the mining districts of Asturias only to be defeated by the army under the supervision of General Franco.”
Opposite of to beat, or defeat, convincingly
“Win or lose the America's Cup final, Coutts' team of sailors may find themselves all at sea after the race on the Hauraki Gulf.”
Opposite of to dishearten or demoralize one's spirit
“The subsequent photograph, published in a newspaper, was meant to inspirit the troops in Vietnam.”
Opposite of to shame or humiliate someone
“I just wanted to compliment Bill on speaking his mind, because I'm sure he gets a lot of flack and criticism for doing this.”
Opposite of to cause to be creased or wrinkled
“Roche had some time to spare and decided to press his clothes before heading to his sister's trial.”
Opposite of to defeat heavily in a contest
Opposite of to conquer or be victorious over
Opposite of to diminish the confidence or courage of
Opposite of to have a severely detrimental effect on
Opposite of to discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage
Opposite of to cause physical or bodily damage or injury to
Opposite of to put an end to something, especially one's ability to speak or express oneself
“His public transgressions will continue to occasion criticisms of his wild party ways.”
Opposite of to pack or fill very tightly
Opposite of to embrace or hold someone or something tightly in one's arms
Opposite of to masticate (food, or the cud)
Opposite of to fill, pack or crowd into a place in great numbers
Opposite of to overcome with emotion or stress
“With thirty seconds to go, and the game all but won, I could finally relax.”
Opposite of to injure a person's dignity and self-respect
“To elevate and dignify her is to elevate and dignify the world.”
Opposite of to handle a substance physically with the intent of creating a desired form
Opposite of to force or squeeze into a narrow space
Opposite of to collide forcefully with something
“He threw a punch that would miss its mark.”
Opposite of to subjugate or bring a person or group under control
“Daenerys Targaryen led a military campaign to liberate the enslaved populace of Slaver's Bay.”
Opposite of to destroy, weaken or work against
“The increasingly alienating events in the years and decades to follow did nothing but strengthen their cause.”
Opposite of to crush or compact into a smaller size
Opposite of to destroy or disrupt by means of sabotage
“Dad would often aid my development in tennis by taking me to extra practice sessions.”
Opposite of to cause damage or harm to
“Villagers have launched an appeal to repair a war memorial destroyed by louts on New Year's Eve.”
Opposite of a crowd of people pressed closely together
“The photographer observed a solemn individual in the middle of the large hall and decided to capture the mood.”
Opposite of a brief but intense infatuation for someone, especially someone unattainable
“He cannot explain it or quite put his finger on it, but he has an inexplicable dislike for the new manager.”
Opposite of a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
Opposite of a large number of people, animals or things
Opposite of the act of idolizing, adoring or worshiping, especially to excess
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 large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
“A small group of troublemakers were making their way into town.”
Opposite of a state of being forced into a small or restricted space
Opposite of a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
“There were a few of them standing in front of the facade.”
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