Opposite of to furnish with, or cause to be present
“As part of the contract, the landlord withholds the furniture for the new apartment until the deposit is paid.”
Opposite of to make longer than before
“Don't cut your nose to spite your face.”
Opposite of to increase in size, amount or degree
“The improved safety features of the new roadway and bridges will reduce the potential for accidents.”
Opposite of to offer or make available
“The panel would withdraw the crown from the contestant after she was deemed illegible.”
Opposite of to hold (something) out towards someone
“I would retract my offer of donations after realizing it would be used for nefarious purposes.”
Opposite of to spread from a central point to cover a wider area
“The lane would eventually stop with a dead-end.”
Opposite of to broaden the meaning or scope of
“We need to reduce the scope of this project before it blows out our budget.”
Opposite of to cause to last longer
“We had to shorten our time at the zoo so we could fit in the other items on our itinerary.”
Opposite of to straighten or spread out (something) at full length
“I am too inflexible to bend my upper body down and reach over to touch my toes.”
Opposite of to stick or jut out
“Cover your tummy by tucking your shirt in properly into your pants!”
Opposite of to increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions
“Allow the steak's natural juices enrich the sauce.”
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