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Opposite of a reputation, especially a good one
“Virtually all those who have achieved prominence or notoriety have been exposed as mediocrities and rank scoundrels.”
Opposite of a famous person, typically successful or much-publicized
“Little did they know I was a nobody in Hollywood circles, but it fascinated me as to how easily people could be led astray and plant beliefs in their head.”
Opposite of an expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt the feelings of another
“Megan was called Booper, a hypocorism used by her family.”
Opposite of an outward, and often deceptive, display or pretense
“It is the leader's moral principles and integrity that give legitimacy and credibility to the vision and sustain it.”
Opposite of a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act
“They didn't invent whispering for compliments.”
Opposite of the name or trademark of a fashion company
“I'd suggest you buy the generic brand as you get the same product for a fraction of the cost.”
Opposite of a nickname or description popularly given to someone or something
“This has proved invaluable in solving every crime in which the perpetrator is attempting anonymity.”
Opposite of a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
“I'm thinking of a number between one and ten, and I would like you to guess what it is.”
(archaic) Opposite of the reputation of someone or something
A familiar name, or nickname, for a person
“General Erwin Rommel earned the sobriquet of the Desert Fox following his efforts in the Western Desert Campaign.”
Opposite of to designate a particular name or title
“Andrew was not his real name and other aspects of his background have been changed in order to anonymize him.”
Opposite of to make a choice, especially for a given job, position or role
“The council did give Bishop Diomid a last chance to repent, and if he does, the decision to strip him of his position will not go into force.”
Opposite of to mention as an example or reference
“Neighbors often direct the nurse to the home of a sick person with the request that she withhold the source of her information.”
Opposite of to identify or make a determination on something relevant or important
“How did I miss such a crucial clue?”
Opposite of to publicly implicate
“They indicate that genetic testing would be used to disassociate the suspect from the crime.”
Opposite of to state explicitly
Opposite of to select for a given role or responsibility
Opposite of to specify or require as a condition
Opposite of to choose or select
“I firmly believe in taking the custom route, deselect any options that you don't think you need and only select those that you do.”
Opposite of to assign to a particular class or category
Opposite of to (officially) decide on or establish something
“Harry's deliberate actions was a severe shock to Brian's sensitive and affectionate nature and seemed for a time to unsettle his plans and mar his hopes.”
Opposite of to identify or select something from a range of options
Opposite of to mention as an example or reference
Opposite of to decide on and announce
“Passengers will be allowed to change or cancel the date of travel without penalty up until 24 hours prior to travel.”
Opposite of to make a choice from a range of possibilities
Opposite of to establish or make a determination on the nature of someone or something
“Many people mistake the endangered water vole for the brown rat and accidentally poison them or disturb their burrows.”
Opposite of to give a specified name or description to
“They made a conscientious effort to delabel those who are marginalized.”
Opposite of to select or designate for a role or activity
Opposite of to offer for discussion or debate
Opposite of to identify or find, especially with great accuracy or precision
Opposite of to appoint a person in a given role or position
“He still believes it was unlawful to sack him without allowing the constituency party to reaffirm or deselect him first.”
Opposite of to show (someone) to be involved in something unsavory or unlawful
Opposite of having a good reputation, especially in a given field
“When you purchase a pottle, take care, as disreputable vendors often stuff the bottom with paper or overripe berries.”
Opposite of having a good reputation and well respected
Opposite of exceeding others in rank, status, quality or importance
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