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Opposite of an exciting or noteworthy event, action or achievement
“He often spoke of his failure as an important learning experience from which he later benefited.”
(computing) Opposite of a program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software
“Once programmers found a fix for the bug, the system was shut down and reloaded with a corrected version.”
Opposite of an undertaking that goes against convention or that is somewhat ridiculous
Opposite of an action that is performed, either intentionally or consciously
Opposite of an unusual and exciting or daring experience
“After much inactivity, we were all yearning for a bit of adventure.”
(computing) Opposite of software designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner
(mass noun) Opposite of the execution or accomplishment of a task or series of tasks
“Constant failure in the industry had prompted him to rethink his career and consider a change.”
Opposite of a undertaking, typically one that involves risk
Opposite of an occurrence, or something that happens
“As it turned out, it was nothing!”
Opposite of the mechanics of a movement or action
“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.”
Opposite of a mission or undertaking that typically involves a great journey
Opposite of a mischievous practical joke
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.”
Opposite of an event or occurrence, especially one that is noteworthy
Opposite of to make use of
“The authors misuse the air-space analogy in their discussion of the treatment of airliners.”
Opposite of to exploit someone for one's own benefit, especially in an underhanded way
“They learn to appreciate what they have, and to reach out and help those less fortunate than them.”
Opposite of to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
Opposite of to gain an advantage or profit by using unfair or deceitful methods
“I admire this superior being who told truths without sweetening them to help others to gain a temporary advantage.”
Opposite of to wield or make use of
Opposite of to exploit or use something to one's advantage
“As humans adapt to their environment, and as they change to meet new challenges posed by their constantly changing environments, their cultures change and evolve.”
Opposite of to exploit or take advantage of an opportunity for personal gain or profit
Opposite of to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
Opposite of to exploit or use to one's advantage
Opposite of to convince or manipulate
“The convenient rationalization that our weapons potpourri will confuse the enemy into fear of misbehaving is absurd and threatening.”
Opposite of to deceive or fool someone
(forgo) Opposite of to make use of
“We would forgo the use of drones during our filming so as not to scare the animals.”
(ignore) Opposite of to make use of
(impose on/upon) Opposite of to take advantage of
“You have done so much for me in the past, and I just wanted to return the favor.”
Opposite of to utilize or take advantage of
Opposite of to act on an opportunity
“He would miss many golden opportunities that had been presented to him during his career because of his tunnel vision.”
Opposite of to put into action or practice
Opposite of to handle or operate something
Opposite of to apply improperly or incorrectly in an almost obscene way
“The citizen has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but he must honor the laws of his country.”
Opposite of to apply business methodology to something in order to profit
Opposite of to consume, deplete or exhaust
Opposite of to exploit and drain completely
Opposite of to hold exclusive control or dominance over
Opposite of to gamble
“Jarrod is the kind of guy who likes to play it safe.”
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