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Opposite of to delve into or hollow out a surface or ground
Opposite of to push or poke sharply into something
(informal) Opposite of to like, enjoy or appreciate something
(informal) Opposite of to comprehend or understand something (said)
Opposite of to know intuitively or by immediate perception
Opposite of to break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
Opposite of to obtain coal, minerals, or other valuable materials through excavation
“Joey came back to Orlando, not long after his trip, to bury a time capsule with me.”
Opposite of to clearly comprehend something
Opposite of to learn or come to an awareness of something
Opposite of to move materials with a shovel
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 make a hole
“You can seal any unwanted holes with plaster.”
Opposite of to poke (at) something roughly or quickly
“She would touch him suggestively, but he was completely oblivious to her advances.”
Opposite of to comprehend or come to understand
Opposite of to thrust a pointed object at or into something
“Julia forced him to stop so Rufus could help her pull out the arrowhead from his shoulder.”
Opposite of to force (something) into place or into a (compact) space
“The prince was determined to find the mysterious princess, and he knew that only she could fit her foot snugly into the glass slipper.”
Opposite of scratch or tear something with the claws or the fingernails
Opposite of to make a hole in or through something, especially by using a drill
Opposite of to pluck or harvest flowers, fruits, or vegetables
“Arizona is a typical mountain girl who likes to grow flowers, sing, and square dance to the music of the fiddler on Saturday night.”
Opposite of to clearly comprehend something
“It was easy to mistake his accent for one of the northern dialects.”
Opposite of to say defamatory things about someone or something
(farming) Opposite of to cultivate soil
“The farmers would unwittingly damage the vast expanses of land after having grown their crops on them.”
Opposite of a remark intended to mock or criticize
Opposite of a poking or thrusting motion
“As soon as I felt a pull from him, I immediately leaned back to stabilize myself.”
Opposite of a site that is being or has been excavated
Opposite of an expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt the feelings of another
“Megan was called Booper, a hypocorism used by her family.”
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