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What is the opposite of help?

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Noun
Opposite of action given to provide assistance
“The harm he would regularly inflict on his elderly neighbor was noticed by others.”
Noun
Opposite of something or someone which provides assistance with a task
“The constant loud noise was a great encumbrance to me being able to study effectively.”
Noun
Opposite of psychological counseling or social support
“The neglect he showed towards his obvious signs of depression was worrying.”
Noun
Opposite of a person employed in maintenance or operations
“Our enemy has been working to sabotage our plans.”
Noun
Opposite of financial assistance or advice
Noun
Opposite of a means of counteracting an ailment or something undesirable
“Consuming alcohol was like venom for my splitting headache.”
Noun
Opposite of documentation provided with computer software
“Without documentation, I had to rely on self-learning.”
Noun
Opposite of the state or condition of being useful
Noun
Opposite of a person who employed to perform (typically domestic) duties for others
“In spite of his fear, he decides to accompany his master on this fearful adventure.”
Noun
Opposite of a kind or helpful deed
“Doing him a disfavor would be sure to bring the vultures swooping down on his business.”
Noun
Opposite of something that is helpful or beneficial
Noun
Opposite of the voluntary giving of alms or aid to those in need
Noun
Opposite of the act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.
Noun
Opposite of someone who is employed in a regular job
Noun
Opposite of something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity
Noun
Opposite of a protection or patronage
Noun
Opposite of the benefit, importance or (useful) effect of something
“The insignificance of relaxation to stress relief is a myth. It is, in fact, crucial.”
Noun
Opposite of help or encouragement given to someone or something
“After the sudden success of their enemy, a feeling of discouragement and despair seemed to chill and unnerve many of the truest and stoutest.”
Noun
Opposite of assistance, especially by complying readily with requests
“The noncooperation of the suspect would naturally delay the investigation further.”
Noun
Opposite of the act of providing someone in need of assistance with aid
“The doctor misdiagnosed his injury due to medical negligence.”
Verb
Opposite of to provide assistance to someone or something
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“Her friends would unintentionally impede her recovery from illness by partying with her.”
Verb
Opposite of to contribute in some way to
“The wrong colors will certainly worsen the room's dullness.”
Verb
Opposite of to prevent oneself from
“I indulge myself once a month by eating ice-cream.”
Verb
Opposite of to invest in or provide financial assistance
“Your bad financial advice could well bankrupt this venture.”
Verb
Opposite of to provide physiological relief
“The constant rubbing will aggravate my wound.”
Verb
Opposite of to put at east or quell
Verb
To prevent the occurrence of
Verb
Opposite of to relieve the distress or suffering of
Verb
Opposite of to be beneficial to
“If we rush this decision now, it will hurt our reputation in the long term.”
Verb
Opposite of to help or benefit someone, or to provide some service or utility
Verb
Opposite of to promote or support the interests or cause of
“One resident who lives two doors away defiantly said he would oppose any plans to redevelop the area.”
Verb
Opposite of to (give) support (to)
“Over the years she'd made it her business to discourage her daughter as much as she could.”
Interjection
Opposite of a cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance
“Don't worry about me. I'm fine.”
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