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Opposite of to join or attach together using a hook or hooks
Opposite of to bend into the shape of a curve or hook, physically or trajectorially
Opposite of to catch or get a hold of with, or as if with, a hook or trap
Opposite of to unlawfully take possession of something
Opposite of to come into possession of
“I will give my old laptop to my younger brother.”
Opposite of to obtain or attain successfully
“We cannot abandon our quest for the Holy Grail now!”
Opposite of to strike, especially with force
“Jobe was terrible at shooting games because he would completely miss most of his targets.”
Opposite of to hit (someone) hard
Opposite of to steal something, typically through burglary
Opposite of to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve
Opposite of to persuade someone to do something
Opposite of to dishonestly take something for one's own use
Opposite of to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action
“Though she was sometimes imposed upon and deceived by those that neither needed nor deserved what she gave, this did not discourage her from giving again.”
Opposite of to deviate from a course or straight line
“A wavy path will straighten as the suture is tightened, but it will then encounter alternative vectors of force pushing against it.”
Opposite of to arc, curve, or deviate from a course or straight line
“Colton would continue straight into the rushing water, where the rapids could pull it into the current.”
Opposite of to steal (something)
“Jerry, in good conscience, would not keep the ring that he had stolen and decided to return it.”
Opposite of to encourage or arouse interest, activity or enthusiasm in
“Each attack is designed to demoralize our people and divide us from one another.”
Opposite of a blow with the fist
Opposite of a hard or repeated hit or strike
Opposite of a hard strike or hit
“The master was able to knock each of these men to the ground with a touch of his finger.”
Opposite of a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together
Opposite of a strike with a part of the body or an instrument
“To avoid conflict, give them a wave with your hand and walk away.”
Opposite of a mechanism for keeping a door, window, lid, or container fastened
“He rummaged through his pockets for the key to the front door but was unsuccessful.”
Opposite of a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself, or something in this shape
“Our art teacher challenged us to draw a straight line without using a ruler.”
Opposite of an act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
Opposite of an incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
Opposite of a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Opposite of a short, straight punch
“He executed a perfect parry on his opponent's uppercut, and then was able to go on the offensive.”
Opposite of an instance of striking or being struck
“That was a fortunate miss for him, having evaded the oncoming vehicle by a matter of inches.”
Opposite of a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation
Opposite of the action of confiscating or impounding property by warrant of legal right
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