What is the opposite of execution?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of the carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action Opposite of something achieved with effort, skill, or courage Opposite of the killing of one person by another Opposite of the act or state of functioning or executing Opposite of the action of saying or expressing something aloud Opposite of the mechanics of a movement or action Opposite of the state of, or the act of working towards, the completion of a goal or objective Opposite of the action of putting something into operation Opposite of the execution of a condemned person Opposite of persecution or torture, especially to death by being nailed to a cross Opposite of the taking of another life Opposite of the action applying or enforcing something Opposite of the state of being executed, utilized, or put into operation Opposite of the action or process of completing or finishing something Opposite of the observing of, or adhering to, a rule, law or custom Opposite of the process or act of managing, running or governing (something) Opposite of the administration or imposition of a law, rule, or obligation Opposite of the manner in which one constructs one's thoughts through words Opposite of the act of fulfilling (one's obligation, duty or responsibility) Opposite of the act of killing or putting an end to someone, something, or a creature Opposite of the killing of a human being by another Opposite of something that has been achieved successfully Opposite of the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc. Opposite of the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of the carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action nonfulfillment nonperformance abandoning defeat disregard failure forgetting hold ignorance imprisonment leaving neglect retention disobedience rebelliousness nonconformity rebellion defiance delinquency noncompliance refusal failing underperformance underachievement ineffectualness nonsuccess hindrance disallowance stop block veto Noun ▲ Opposite of something achieved with effort, skill, or courage naught nonachievement nonfulfillment nought failure forfeit loss miss surrender dissatisfaction frustration disappointment unfulfillment nonperformance nothing nonexecution need want inception unhappiness sorrow imperfection nil non-fulfilment neglect Noun ▲ Opposite of the killing of one person by another birth beginning start outset introduction commencement initiation instigation inception opening conception preamble preface proem genesis intro prologueUK inauguration preliminaries nascence foreword prelude nascency lead-in prolegomena isagoge exordium prolusion construction creation dawn prolegomenon prologUS Noun ▲ Opposite of the act or state of functioning or executing idleness inactivity inertia rest inaction repose stoppage failure cessation defeat forfeit loss passivity surrender neglect passiveness quiet suspension lie Noun ▲ Opposite of the action of saying or expressing something aloud concealment denial question quiet silence suppression vagueness Noun ▲ Opposite of the mechanics of a movement or action nonmovement inflexibility rigidity stiffness woodenness motionlessness stillness “There was a significant degree of inflexibility in his movements, and the coach knew then and there that he would never make it as an athlete.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the state of, or the act of working towards, the completion of a goal or objective neglect dereliction oversight inadequacy shortcoming nonsuccess negligence nonobservance nonfeasance failure remissness nonfulfillment nonperformance misprision non-observance deficiency non-performance nonfulfilment shirking neglectfulness noncompliance culpa irresponsibility pretermission omission nonconformity slackness noncommitment refusal “The trust is projecting failure on four out of five key performance indicators set by the Government for financial performance.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the action of putting something into operation misuse misapplication misemployment misusage mishandling misutilization abuse misconduct mismanagement exploitation desecration perversion corruption Noun ▲ Opposite of the execution of a condemned person clemency commutation forbearance forgiveness leniency mercy Noun ▲ Opposite of persecution or torture, especially to death by being nailed to a cross contentment happiness Noun ▲ Opposite of the taking of another life rescue saving protection defending covering guardianship protecting custodianship safeguarding shielding guarding safekeeping deliverance salvation rescuing “The scene featured the Terminator's rescue of John Connor from the T-1000 that had been sent to kill the latter.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the action applying or enforcing something nonenforcement nonapplication nonregulation misapplication corruption abuse falsification manipulating manipulation misrepresentation distortion vitiation “I do not know whether it is a lack of will or a lack of power that is responsible for the nonenforcement of the law.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the state of being executed, utilized, or put into operation hold pause suspension delay adjournment “He put his plans on hold, thinking there was no rush to move back to London.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the action or process of completing or finishing something anticlimax beginning commencement failure imperfection incompletion opening start termination unfulfillment Noun ▲ Opposite of the observing of, or adhering to, a rule, law or custom breach contravention infraction infringement nonobservance transgression trespass violation disregard oversight carelessness heedlessness ignorance inattention indifference misobservance neglect thoughtlessness unorthodoxy disdain for disregard for evasion of heedlessness of inattention to neglect of nonobservance of omission of Noun ▲ Opposite of the process or act of managing, running or governing (something) impotence incapacity opposition surrender weakness yielding Noun ▲ Opposite of the administration or imposition of a law, rule, or obligation abandon disregard forgetfulness neglect renunciation slight Noun ▲ Opposite of the manner in which one constructs one's thoughts through words monotone drone “If someone were reading aloud to you and spoke in a monotone, it would seem interminable.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of fulfilling (one's obligation, duty or responsibility) unfulfillment unfulfilment abandonment neglect neglection disregard “His dismissal was allegedly due to the unfulfillment of his responsibilities.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of killing or putting an end to someone, something, or a creature release liberation emancipation freedom liberty discharge exemption let-off “The Board may only direct the prisoner's release if satisfied that his confinement is no longer necessary for the protection of the public.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the killing of a human being by another sparing “Like all good feel-good stories, it ended with the sparing of a life, and one that could very well change the world.” Noun ▲ Opposite of something that has been achieved successfully failure fail failing nonachievement misfortune mistake nonfulfillment blunder error loss catastrophe flop disappointment tragedy calamity misadventure bummer letdown botch fiasco disaster nonsuccess bungle unfulfillment let-down Botch Catastrophe Disappointment Disaster Fiasco Let-down debacle bomb wreck bust miss dud mess screw-up “I spent a few years playing in a garage band and the biggest failure there was we never really tried to make it big.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc. maladministration mismanagement lawlessness negligence neglect disorganisationUK disorganizationUS malfeasance misconduct malpractice misgovernment mishandling malversation misrule blundering incompetence inefficiency corruption bungling “Any town officer may be removed from office by the supreme court for any misconduct, maladministration, malfeasance, or malversation in office.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it theory concept principle model planning approach idea belief method ideology science “I told her that, on theory alone, it sounded like a good idea but it was going to be very difficult to execute.” Find more words! 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