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Opposite of to fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
“Jack stopped on the thirty-ninth floor, spread the blueprints out on the floor, and studied it.”
Opposite of to wrinkle, or cause to become wrinkled
“I laid the reins over the saddle horn and began rubbing my hands together to smooth out the creases.”
Opposite of to envelop or enclose someone or something
“Ed reached out to tickle Katherine's sides, hoping to get her to release him from her hold.”
(of a business) Opposite of to go bankrupt or become insolvent
“He was surprised that his business continued to thrive despite the economic downturn.”
Opposite of to fail, especially in spectacular fashion
“Jack Traven would eventually succeed in saving most of the passengers from a bus that is wired with a bomb.”
Opposite of to blend by stirring gently, with a folding action
“Some effort was made to separate the mixture, but the samples were greatly contaminated because some techniques were not carried out properly.”
Opposite of to fail in the intended effect
Opposite of to fail, especially in spectacular fashion
Opposite of to stop the operations of, typically due to financial difficulty
Opposite of to wrap in several layers of fabric
Opposite of to give up one's resistance against something
Opposite of to break up into small pieces as the result of impact
Opposite of to surrender or end all resistance to
“It was a massive struggle to resist the lure of a cheeky beer, but I held firm.”
Opposite of to make a fold or pleat in
Opposite of to fail or be unsuccessful
“After many failed attempts, Kobe would ultimately triumph.”
Opposite of to cover or wrap loosely with folds of cloth
Opposite of to give up one's resistance against an enemy or opponent
Opposite of to collapse or burst inward violently
(of a person or animal) Opposite of to sink to or towards the ground
“She willed herself to stand for the ovation following a brutal match with her opponent.”
Opposite of to hug, hold or embrace tightly
“I know that it may take a long while for you to forgive me, but please don't push me away.”
(of a business or operation) Opposite of to stop the operations of, typically due to financial difficulty
“The business will open again once renovations are complete.”
Opposite of to cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
Opposite of to make wrinkled, particularly of fabric
Opposite of to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of
“Our menu will satisfy any hunger with options from hamburgers, pasta, seafood, steaks, and more.”
Opposite of to form or cause to form tight folds
Opposite of to embrace by holding closely
“He managed to push away his assailant before escaping.”
Opposite of a furrow or wrinkle on a surface
“She opened his wardrobe door and noted the perfectly pressed suits on the far left, without a crease to be seen, and smoothness on every part of the fabric.”
Opposite of a group of people with a strong common interest
Opposite of an assembly of people with a common interest
“The young girl was made a social pariah after a few controversial comments that drew widespread condemnation.”
Opposite of a thin, flat piece of material made of cloth, paper, metal, etc.
Opposite of a small enclosure in which sheep, pigs, or other farm animals are kept
Opposite of the members, or the number of members, in a group
Opposite of a group of people engaged in a shared enterprise, typically unlawful in nature
Opposite of any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form
Opposite of a large number of people, animals or things
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