(rare) Opposite of instigating the curiosity or attention of someone
“I am sure the new Star Wars movie will be boring Robert who dislikes science fiction.”
Opposite of present participle for to produce an image of (someone or something) by making lines and marks on paper
“She wasn't happy with her artwork, so she decided to erase the drawing and start again.”
Opposite of present participle for to pull or drag along through the application of steady force
“He put his hands against the heavy rock, and with all the force of his body, began to push it away from Ella.”
Opposite of present participle for to reach (a conclusion) by deduction or inference from a set of circumstances
“Investigators urged the public not to jump to conclusions about the motives of the suspects.”
Opposite of present participle for to attract (someone) to come to a place or an event
“The words you use and the images you portray can easily alienate your target audience if you have not considered their culture and ethnicity.”
Opposite of present participle for to remove from a particular place or position
“At the beginning of each month, we deposit some money into the bank account.”
Opposite of present participle for to take or obtain (liquid or gas) from a source
“She settles herself on a wooden chair with a book and coffee as she intermittently observes Tim fill the pool with water.”
Opposite of present participle for to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
“Laurel told me that while I was at the entrance to her building, she saw two men in a black car stop next to my car.”
Opposite of present participle for to receive in return for effort
“At the present, we lose some of this profit because of dual distribution and transshippers.”
Opposite of present participle for to take in (a breath)
“I exhale my breath quickly, and the rapid passage of air flaps my lips, which makes the little girl still standing with Nico's mom giggle.”
(beating) Opposite of present participle for to finish a game or contest on level terms
“They would beat the home team quite convincingly in the end.”
(losing to) Opposite of present participle for to finish a game or contest on level terms
“The victory was slowly slipping away from Argen, but he did not want to lose to his loudmouthed opponent.”
Opposite of an outline or image universally applicable to a general conception
Opposite of artwork of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders
Opposite of a plan or drawing of the function or workings of something to be produced
“Please tell me how I can use what looks like just a bunch of scribble on a piece of paper.”
Opposite of a painting or drawing
Opposite of a drawn or painted image or representation of something
Opposite of the action of extracting something, especially using effort or force
“Another method of treatment is acupuncture, which involves the insertion of thin needles into the body to regulate and redirect the flow of qi.”
Opposite of a diagram or illustrative drawing, especially in a book or magazine
Opposite of a picture that represents a word or an idea
Opposite of a line, or set of lines, enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram
Opposite of creation meant to communicate or appeal to senses or mind
Opposite of the act of pulling something out
“The area was so full of rocks and dry dirt that it made the planting of stakes into the ground difficult.”
Opposite of having the power to attract, charm or beguile
Opposite of in the act or state of taking, accepting or collecting something (given)
Opposite of making strict requirements
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