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Opposite of to cover completely, especially with water
Opposite of to inundate or submerge, especially in water
“The Act provides for water easements that enable a holder of a water abstraction permit to bring water to or drain water from his land.”
Opposite of to overwhelm with an excessive amount of something
“As it was, I spent a good deal of time trying to uninvolve myself from my studies.”
Opposite of wrap up, cover, or surround completely
(of a feeling) Opposite of to affect (someone) suddenly and powerfully
Opposite of to engulf or swallow up
“The fog would eventually clear after our car was earlier enveloped it.”
Opposite of to hold or engage the attention of
Opposite of to use, empty or drain completely
(of a feeling) Opposite of to completely preoccupy the mind of (someone)
“He now runs a one-man firm out of a downtrodden office block and takes on cases that bore him.”
Opposite of to conceal or hide from view
Opposite of to overwhelm with large amounts or quantities
“They put Charlie in a large cell and then deprive him of food for days at a time, periodically giving him water to keep him alive.”
Opposite of to overwhelm (with large quantities of something to be dealt with)
Opposite of to assimilate into a body, structure or system
Opposite of to hold or engage the attention of
“I managed to maintain a controlled line but the headache and dizziness were starting to distract me.”
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