(destroy) Opposite of to obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated or intensive efforts
(carry out) Opposite of to obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated or intensive efforts
(bobble) Opposite of to obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated or intensive efforts
Opposite of to persuade someone to do something
Opposite of to wield or make use of
Opposite of to exploit or use something to one's advantage
“As humans adapt to their environment, and as they change to meet new challenges posed by their constantly changing environments, their cultures change and evolve.”
(of personnel) Opposite of to work at, run, or operate (a place or piece of equipment) or defend (a fortification)
“Does the government not know that a hungry and irate man could mismanage the equipment entrusted to him?”
Opposite of to move (something or oneself) slowly and carefully
“The second wall of rock doesn't quite meet the one I have been sliding along, so I force myself into the narrowing gap, totally sightless.”
Opposite of to deal with (something) effectively or skillfully
Opposite of to move (something or oneself) slowly and carefully
“Immediately on the first musket being fired, the affrighted group would rush towards the edge of the ice and nearly overturn the whole of our party.”
Opposite of to effect by gradual degrees
“I had to bulldoze my way through the large crowds.”
Opposite of to cooperate traitorously with an enemy
Opposite of to ask someone to do something in an urgent manner
Opposite of to show someone the way
“Follow the yellow brick road.”
Opposite of to devote effort to something
“Your body will suffer if you neglect good eating habits.”
Opposite of to control or start the operation of
“We have to stop mechanical operations because two of the machines are faulty.”
Opposite of to physically guide a person or animal
“The horse would follow John to water, but would not drink.”
Opposite of to move through the water in a boat using oars or paddles
Opposite of to arrange or contrive
“The political consultant was prepared to play by the rules in order to get his candidate elected.”
Opposite of a crafty, and typically underhanded, means to achieve one's aims
Opposite of a plan or scheme to achieve a given effect or aim
Opposite of a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral
Opposite of an undertaking or course of action taken to achieve a particular aim or goal
“The issue will not rectify itself with this much inaction!”
Opposite of an instance of successfully achieving something difficult
Opposite of a strategy worked out in advance to achieve a goal
“I had to rely on improvisation as I was given very little to work with during my presentation.”
Opposite of the mechanics of a movement or action
“There was a significant degree of inflexibility in his movements, and the coach knew then and there that he would never make it as an athlete.”
Opposite of a measure or action, especially one of a series taken for a given purpose or goal
Opposite of an attack made by troops from a besieged position
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