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Opposite of to make clear or understandable
“The numerous redactions would obscure much of the detail in the infamous dossier.”
Opposite of to justify or make excuses for
“Will you confess to being at the bar when you were supposed to be at home?”
Opposite of to explain
“The tenant would question how to go about using the microwave.”
Opposite of to decode or solve something cryptic
Opposite of to arrive at an answer through logic
Opposite of to explain something clearly and carefully
Opposite of to speak or write authoritatively about a topic
Opposite of to show or prove to be right or reasonable
“Also, being a doubting Thomas, I wanted to verify those tall tales of the Alaskan winter and to disprove the rumor of the Alaskan qualification.”
Opposite of to support, justify, or make an excuse for a (perceived) misdeed
“He is fair and honest in all his inquiries and deliberations, ready to own his mistakes, and thankful for every help to discover them.”
Opposite of to make someone (or a group) familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Opposite of to create or add details to a basic outline or structure
To provide an explanation, interpretation, or paraphrase for (a text, word, etc.)
Opposite of to express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
“I heard her mumble something under her breath as she was escorted out of the building.”
Opposite of to inform someone of something
Opposite of to understand or interpret the nature, meaning or significance of
“In the dance between parent and infant, some parents continually misread the cues that their infants send out.”
(of a subject or skill) Opposite of to give information about or instruction in
“Neil believes kids can learn astrophysics, and he's adapting his time-saving best-seller on the topic to teach them.”
Opposite of to regard something as being caused by
“Pattern evidence was used by forensic scientists to dissociate the involvement of the suspect from the crime.”
Opposite of to provide an acceptable explanation for
“He knew that his remaining years would be spent in prison, and it was in some way to atone for his transgressions.”
Opposite of to say or write as a reaction
“Not knowing the answer, Peter decided to ignore the question and move on to the next problem.”
Opposite of to give advice and instruction
“The supervisor was jealous of his underling and would constantly try to undermine her.”
Opposite of to clear of or to free from guilt
Opposite of to make someone more aware or responsive of something
Opposite of to offer an opinion
“We will not be able to come up with any solutions to this issue if you remain silent.”
Opposite of to explain away or dispel
“They continue to mark and validate his separation from the streets and reinforce his belief that he can take a different path.”
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