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Opposite of the act of physically moving
“Wu Luan does not move, embodying an extreme motionlessness in contrast to Wan's energetic exit.”
Opposite of a change of house or business premises
“During our stay at St. Helena, we had every attention paid to our situation by the governor that the island could afford.”
Opposite of a change of procedure or strategy
“The result is usually scientific and technological stagnation except in the short term.”
Opposite of an act that initiates or advances a process or plan
“They say the Council's inaction has resulted in a worsening of conditions.”
Opposite of a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral
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 an act of moving something or someone to another place or position
“The storing and hoarding of old things is a habit my old folks need to kick.”
Opposite of a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Opposite of an act of moving something or someone to another place or position
Opposite of an instance of transitioning from one state or subject to another
Opposite of to leave or exit
“They are always fashionably late, and when they arrive, it will be obvious.”
Opposite of to go from one place to another
“I will stay and keep a lookout for anything unusual.”
Opposite of to get to a location by any means of motion
“Please stand still for a moment while I take your measurements.”
Opposite of to physically change the way something is as opposed to its original state
“Travelers are advised not to handle bags that do not belong to them and to leave them where they are.”
Opposite of to manually take and carry something and change its position or location
“He was able to anchor the sculpture on the podium, but it wasn't without its challenges.”
Opposite of to urge, incite or persuade into doing something
“His temper on the court does nothing but discourage support from the spectators.”
Opposite of to rouse or inspire a particular feeling or thoughts
“When you're a nurse, you see so much sadness and pain on a daily basis that you almost have to desensitize yourself to it just to stay sane.”
Opposite of to make a strong, lasting, or favorable impression on
“It takes a cold-hearted person to be unaffected by that tragic story.”
Opposite of to change, progress, or develop in a specified way
“He said problems of competitiveness would also severely constrain the small industry sector, which he feared would stagnate.”
Opposite of to take action
“It's discouraging to see him idle about rather than do something about his unemployment.”
Opposite of to change one's place of residence or work
“I don't understand why we have to uproot ourselves when we can just stay here.”
Opposite of to propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly
“Some dieticians disadvise the consumption of processed foods.”
Opposite of to spend most of one's time with a specified social group
“Disenchanted members made the easy decision to dissociate themselves from the cult-like institution.”
Opposite of to change, progress, or develop in a specified way
“He wasn't particularly ambitious and was happy to remain in his current position at the company.”
Opposite of to reconsider or change one's views
“I will maintain my position on his innocence irrespective of incriminating evidence against him.”
Opposite of to cause something to function with motion
“If you need to stop the car while ascending a slope, pull on the handbrakes.”
Opposite of to move or proceed, especially at a brisk pace
Opposite of to provoke or instigate someone into action
Opposite of to move or run away quickly
Opposite of to leave or exit a place
Opposite of to move or proceed onward
“Unsu was given orders to retreat when many of his men had fallen during the Battle of Seimor.”
Opposite of to put into a new position
Opposite of to put or move into a new position
Opposite of to move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance
To exert force or pressure on
“We had to push the heavy door with all of our might to open it.”
Opposite of to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
“Reach over and turn the faucet clockwise to stop the flow of the water.”
Opposite of to have an emotional effect on
“All these sappy romantic comedies unaffect me.”
Opposite of to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
“Laurel told me that while I was at the entrance to her building, she saw two men in a black car stop next to my car.”
Opposite of to put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others
Opposite of to remove, especially something that is fixed or secure
Opposite of to move (someone or something) from one place to another
“I leave the first lot of passengers at the resort and then return to the Bay to pick up the remaining tourists.”
Opposite of to put forward for discussion or consideration
Opposite of to maneuver, manipulate or handle something in a skillful manner
Opposite of to hurt or distress emotionally
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