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What is the opposite of encounter?

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Noun
Opposite of an unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something
“Lincoln notes Olivia's avoidance of Peter and turns down her offer to grab a bite, as he is keenly sensitive of their conflict.”
Noun
Opposite of a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Noun
Opposite of a sudden short bout of an illness or stress
“Probiotics can be used to provide defense against illnesses.”
Noun
Opposite of a military strike or incursion
“They made their retreat when the local tribes began to show some aggression.”
Noun
Opposite of a prolonged armed struggle
“Countries in this region have lived in peace with each other for decades.”
Noun
Opposite of an organized competition or activity usually performed for the enjoyment of a mass of people
“Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic engaged in some funny banter during an exhibition that was organized on the eve of The Australian Open.”
Noun
Opposite of an activity or event one has undergone
“He was a lazy person, and his avoidance of having to do any work would infuriate many.”
Noun
Opposite of a contest held to establish someone's, or something's, superiority or supremacy
“A sextet of artists come together in this unique collaboration, which is documented in a limited-edition book.”
Noun
Opposite of the act or process of sighting the existence of something for the first time
Verb
Opposite of to discover or find something, especially by chance
“The oarsmen had to dodge uprooted trees and tree limbs, dead animals, and coastal birds as they neared the island.”
Verb
Opposite of to face or come upon something confronting or challenging
“Drinking had done a good job of helping him dodge life's problems.”
Verb
Opposite of to confront or come up against
“The general's hopes for success in battle were dashed as a result of the willingness of the native population to cooperate with the enemy.”
Verb
Opposite of to engage in a competition or contest
Verb
Opposite of to experience or live through something
Verb
Opposite of to discover (something hidden, lost, or kept secret) by investigation or searching
Verb
Opposite of to make happen or bring about
Verb
Opposite of to have an experience of
Verb
Opposite of to come to an awareness of something
“She tried to hide all evidence of her crime.”
Verb
Opposite of to find unexpectedly or during a search
“It always amazes me how anybody can overlook the basic truths about this nation.”
Verb
Opposite of to confront or come up against
“I order you to stand down and retreat, Captain!”
Verb
(sports) Opposite of to compete against
“She was excited to partner with her longtime culinary idol in a cookoff against one of the best chefs in the country.”
Verb
Opposite of to discover or locate something, either by chance or intention
“To misplace a presidential badge of office for a couple of days may be unfortunate.”
Verb
Opposite of to discover, especially something valuable through effort
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