(busyness) Opposite of a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
(activity) Opposite of a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
Opposite of a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity
Opposite of a temporary stop in action or speech
Opposite of an interval or passage of time
Opposite of the state or condition of being untroubled
Opposite of easing of intensity of the symptoms of a disease
Opposite of a pause or interval
“The manager told him that he needed more continuity in his work, and not to work at two speeds. Slow, and stop!”
(somewhat rare in usage) Opposite of a period of silence
“Amidst the cacophony, I was surprisingly able to catch what my mother said before I left.”
Opposite of a brief period of time, typically used to take a break from something
“They managed to reorganize their structure on the resumption of the game and managed to prevail over their rivals.”
Opposite of something interesting or enjoyable that provides a short respite from a tense or tedious situation
“Ann's husband was never willing to confront the moment when seriousness should hold sway.”
Opposite of a period of time by which something is late or postponed
“As the timer ran down, he gobbled up his meal with extraordinary expedition to win first prize.”
Opposite of an instance or period of rest or relaxation
“The pain was so severe that I was not able to engage in any activity for a while.”
Opposite of to provide comfort or assuagement to
Opposite of calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
Opposite of to become gradually calm
Opposite of to allay or make less intense
Opposite of become less intense, violent, or severe
Opposite of to restrain or to keep in check
“Free yourself from the tyranny of emotional baggage, and you will be able to move on.”
Opposite of to cause to become less sensitive or insensitive
Opposite of to hold gently as if in a cradle
Opposite of to stop the noise of or make quiet
“Huge crowds had turned out to see him speak about his emotional healing journey and applaud his bravery.”
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