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Opposite of to frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
Opposite of to decisively put an end to
(of an action or event) Opposite of to prevent from happening
“Despite the best efforts of the protestors, the politicians would expedite the ratification of the new law.”
Opposite of to prevent (hopes or expectations) from being realized
“Hitherto Smith had seen many places along the coast, from Monhegan Island southward, that could fulfill his dreams and ambition.”
Opposite of to avoid (something undesirable) by luck or skill
“Blok was forced not only to confront his own mortality now that his father had recently died but also his growing anachronism as a poet.”
Opposite of to prevent or protect (something) from being destroyed
“He would inevitably lose his hat when the wind swept it from his head.”
Opposite of to act in advance of, especially with preventative measures
“We were headed for the big time, but I allowed myself to be ambushed by the corruption of my Godly principles and I fell deep into drugs and alcohol.”
Opposite of to make (someone or something) late or slow
“We should avoid taking shortcuts just to hasten the time it takes to reach our destination.”
Opposite of to apply or provide with a layer or covering of something
Opposite of to be victorious over
“Cronos, the first powerful God who ruled the Heavens above, was warned by Gaia and Ouranos that someday he would be defeated by one of his own sons.”
Opposite of a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile
Opposite of something or someone having qualities noticeably different from another
“The group would find large and mysterious patterns in the fields that were executed with perfect uniformity.”
Opposite of an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage
Opposite of a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television
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