Opposite of to plug or stuff a hole or empty space with something
“Edna agreed to slip the goblet into her purse if I could empty the glass.”
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.”
Opposite of to make or become full
“It was satisfying to empty his trolley and replace it alongside the dozens of others.”
Opposite of to occupy to the point of overflow
“When people began to vacate the train as I neared my stop, I had to climb over the table to disembark.”
(of items for sale) Opposite of to supply or stock with
“Why did they remove such a popular item from the shelf?”
Opposite of to hold and perform the expected duties of (a post or role)
“Her impending motherhood caused her to vacate her position as executive secretary of the Toronto Labour Committee.”
Opposite of to satisfy or fulfill (a want, requirement, or need)
“Over the course of the week, Barry tried out a few arguments for why he did not breach his contract.”
Opposite of to satisfy one's hunger
“I don't understand how a meal fit for a King, could dissatisfy a Royal.”
(one's fill) Opposite of plural for a sufficient or more than adequate amount of something
“The troops went hungry because of the insufficiency of their supplies.”
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