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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 assimilate into one's understanding or comprehension
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 dig with a shovel
Opposite of to turn up the earth of an area of land, especially before sowing
Opposite of to learn or come to an awareness of something
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 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 make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
Opposite of to physically penetrate or bore through a surface
Opposite of to excavate or dig out to make deeper in depth
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 to insult or put down, especially in a spiteful way
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 argue about petty and trivial matters
Opposite of to go or sink underground or underwater
Opposite of to scratch or tear at something with one's claws or fingernails
Opposite of a remark intended to mock or criticize
Opposite of a word expressing contempt or disapproval, especially in an offensive manner
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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