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Opposite of in the act of jumping or bouncing
Opposite of having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration
Opposite of indefatigable, untiring, or inexhaustible
(alive with) Opposite of swarming or teeming with
“It was growing dark and after the rain, the streets were empty of people.”
Opposite of busy or involving much activity
“We walked in and observed inactive workers sitting around and chatting with each other.”
Opposite of an aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object
“Wearing sunglasses is the best defense against the sun's ultraviolet rays.”
Opposite of an instance of assaulting or beating someone or something
Opposite of present participle for to physically launch oneself into the air
“They have to tread carefully lest they fall into a crevice.”
(jump off) Opposite of present participle for to physically launch oneself off a platform downward
“Jess is confident that her daughter would land safely on her feet after performing an aerial flip.”
Opposite of present participle for to jolt, usually due to astonishment, shock or fear
“Jake will usually just deadpan at pranks directed at him.”
(especially of prices or figures) Opposite of present participle for to rise suddenly and by a large amount
“With the deficit shrinking, interest rates would plummet.”
Opposite of present participle for to pass over (an obstacle) by a spring or leap
“When you see him fail to mount the ramp properly in the footage, you know it is inevitable that he will crash into the wall below.”
Opposite of present participle for to move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward
“The staff will give you a number and customers are required to wait in line.”
Opposite of present participle for to attack without warning
“Before the T-1000 was able to terminate John Connor, the T-800 would intervene and save the future leader of the Resistance.”
(jump at) Opposite of present participle for to eagerly accept
“After giving it some thought, I decided that I would decline the offer to study by correspondence.”
(of driver or a vehicle) Opposite of present participle for to fail to stop at a red traffic light
“As I stop at the traffic lights, I fiddle with the radio to try to find something to cheer me up.”
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