Expending or consuming by employing
“The car will be using all of its fuel to get us to our destination.”
Opposite of present participle for to humor, tolerate, or go along with the wishes or whims of someone
Opposite of present participle for to restrain or moderate one's actions, avoiding excess, stinting or tempering
Opposite of present participle for to end the life of, or defeat comprehensively
“The Vikings were in good spirits and were becoming well disposed to Bagnold, so they decided to spare him instead of killing him.”
Opposite of present participle for to grasp or hold something tightly
“The gunman bent Anthony Stone's wrist backward forcing him to release his grip on the firearm.”
Opposite of present participle for to cause someone to work, usually hard
“He was a laid-back coach who would coddle his players rather than push them.”
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