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Opposite of raised or elevated to a higher position
Opposite of raised, standing on end
Opposite of raised in quantity, volume or degree
“The decreased prices would provide some much-needed relief to the local residents.”
Opposite of rising high to an imposing height
Opposite of to have become larger in size or degree
“The number of autocracies in the world declined in the late 1980s.”
Opposite of to have made a quantity bigger
“An abundance of supply decreased prices in the market.”
Opposite of to have advanced or promoted the growth of
“The athlete regressed his skills after a period of neglecting his training.”
Opposite of to have triggered enthusiasm or eagerness
“The movie's plot was terrible and bored us to death.”
Opposite of past tense for to raise to a higher position or level
“I stand on a wood block to lower the bar even farther, then pull it deep into my midsection, again squeezing for a three-count.”
Opposite of past tense for to ascend into the air or to a higher level
“Not because they are hurt in the least by the fall, but because the old birds never descend to the ground below the nest tree.”
Opposite of past tense for to grow larger in value, quantity or degree
“You will need to decrease the number of calories you consume in your diet to effect a change in your weight.”
Opposite of past tense for to revoke or cancel
“The Ministry of Information deemed it could not impose a ban on the film because it did not pose a threat to national security.”
Opposite of past tense for to improve or enhance the quality of
“Cataracts can seriously impair vision if treatment does not occur.”
Opposite of past tense for to transport by air
“I need you to drive me to the shops, and I need you to do it now!”
Opposite of past tense for to rescue or remove from a bad situation
“Kate would put him in danger by asking him to help a man she knows is not entitled to such help.”
Opposite of past tense for to disappear or disperse, especially of clouds, fog, etc.
“Sometimes, when the antenna was extended, a clear day would turn to thunder and lightning, and strange lights would appear in the night sky.”
Opposite of past tense for to raise the volume or loudness of
“He tried to soften his voice and utter reassuring sounds from time to time, but there was no reaction.”
Opposite of past tense for to steal (something)
“Jerry, in good conscience, would not keep the ring that he had stolen and decided to return it.”
Opposite of past tense for to dig up (plants or root vegetables)
“She had made the task a little easier for him by busying herself with the management of the manor house and helping to plant new herbs in the kitchen garden.”
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