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(just deserts, idiomatic) Opposite of a punishment which is deserved or merited
(now literary) Opposite of a reward, prize or recompense for a service
Opposite of a result or outcome, especially from work or activity
Opposite of a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
“A DNA test would eventually lead to the suspect's exoneration.”
Opposite of punishment, especially that of criminals in prison intended to rectify their behavior
(just deserts) Opposite of a punishment that is deserved or merited
“He got his reward for effort with two fantastic goals late, where he showed off his famous evasive skills.”
Opposite of plural for a waterless, desolate area of land with little or no vegetation, typically one covered with sand
“The land selected was, according to old British maps, once a shola montane forest with grassland draining into a large wetland.”
Opposite of plural for a situation or place considered dull and uninteresting
“Before the war, Iona was considered an animal paradise, rich in big game, but illegal poaching and lack of infrastructure have caused considerable damage.”
Opposite of plural for a reward that is deserved or merited
“Daffy scares everyone with his pranks, but he gets his comeuppance when Granny and the kiddos give him a taste of his own medicine.”
Opposite of to abandon or leave behind
“Free from the control of cult life, Koichi struggles to shed the corrupt lineage he inherited from his proxy father while trying to reclaim his family.”
Opposite of to renounce, especially when contrary to a promise or obligation
“When the youth rise up, the other sectors embrace the movement because they consider us the future.”
Opposite of to leave or flee from a place or group
“Take Uncle Ted to the pub, and I'll stay here with Joan and keep her company.”
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