Opposite of to request or order the presence or participation of (someone)
“We have no choice but to bar him from speaking because he refuses to observe the proprieties.”
Opposite of to request or ask formally
“They demand the administration to free all political prisoners at once.”
Opposite of to encourage or cause a certain event or outcome
“Alternatively, if you want to prevent negative commentary, you could avoid social media altogether.”
Opposite of to hold or engage the attention of
Opposite of to bring or invite someone to share in an activity
“Harmful gossip and rumors can create tension, factionalize groups and ostracize individuals.”
Opposite of to receive a particular treatment
“If you avoid making mistakes, you will never learn from them.”
(lead to) Opposite of to culminate or result in a particular event or consequence
“Eating the right foods and getting enough exercise will prevent weight gain.”
Opposite of to make happen or bring about
Opposite of to put a request to someone
“One way ahead is to not act pompous and dismiss help.”
Opposite of to invite someone somewhere
“We will now disinvite our neighbors over for lunch because they have proven themselves to be real jerks.”
Opposite of to cause (someone) to have a liking for or interest in something
“Laying on the cologne may actually repel the ladies, rather than attract them.”
Opposite of to politely or formally ask for
“Please reply to our messages as soon as possible.”
Opposite of to accommodate or entertain someone or a group of people
“Benjamin and Jo were left with no choice but to banish the guests for unruly behavior.”
Opposite of to order or instruct to go, or come, to a particular destination or in a particular direction
“Security had to step in and disperse the crowd when they got unruly after the game.”
Opposite of to champion or endorse a cause
“We must oppose any trade rules based on even the most minimalist form of reciprocity in market access.”
Opposite of to invite someone to engage in a contest
“She would typically admit defeat and surrender every time we played chess together.”
Opposite of to cause or incite a fight or confrontation
“He flashed a crooked smile and came forward with much more zeal to end the battle once and for all.”
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