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Opposite of to retch or (nearly) vomit from feeling nauseous
Opposite of to vomit or retch
Opposite of to keep quiet
Opposite of to restrain or repress, especially one's feelings, opinions or emotions
“He could ill afford to openly express his joy at Hedda's escape, as this surely would be looked upon by Gerhard as an act of treason.”
Opposite of to deaden, muffle, or soften the sound of
Opposite of to talk humorously or flippantly (about something or someone)
“If it is difficult to speak earnestly of personal matters, to speak earnestly about public matters seems perverse.”
Opposite of to repress or put a stop to the expression of something, especially disapproval
“His public transgressions will continue to occasion criticisms of his wild party ways.”
Opposite of to eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
Opposite of exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way
Opposite of to deaden or muffle the volume of
“The canyon walls amplify the sound of both the falling water and the squealing kids who are awed by this giant faucet.”
Opposite of something said to cause amusement or laughter
“A slight smile interrupted the seriousness of his face, or perhaps, accentuated its solemnity.”
Opposite of a mischievous practical joke
Opposite of a joke, typically a critical or unkind one
Opposite of something that causes laughter
“Debra says she needs to have a cry from time to time to make herself feel better, but Raymond doesn't necessarily buy it.”
Opposite of the state or quality of being ludicrous
Opposite of prankish behaviour
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