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Opposite of to make larger in physical size, or increase the capacity of
“So the central problem is that we will shrink the workforce at the same time that we increase the number of people out of the workforce.”
Opposite of to increase in amount, degree or value
“All the shielding does is to reduce the intensity of the radiation.”
Opposite of to elaborate on a point, statement or argument
“I'm going to try to summarize in a few paragraphs the qualities that make up a good player.”
Opposite of to liberate or release (from confinement)
“Nations that imprison, torture, assassinate or drive their writers into exile fall into the deadlands of their own darkness.”
Opposite of to become bigger in size
Opposite of to strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
“His latest traffic transgression would undermine his clean driving record.”
(of a material) Opposite of to stretch or open out
“Fold the paper the way you are comfortable but keep in mind the direction of the fold.”
Opposite of to grow too big for
Opposite of to give variety to
(of clothing) Opposite of to lengthen by undoing and resewing a hem
Opposite of to expand or be expanded through the act of filling
“My father eases the jeep back down the narrow planks, and we deflate the tires to avoid a similar fate.”
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