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Opposite of an act or state of streaming out rapidly, sometimes figuratively
Opposite of a substance or form of radiation given off by something
Opposite of a sudden gushing stream
Opposite of an overwhelming number of things delivered simultaneously or in rapid succession
Opposite of a steady, continuous stream or supply of something
“As a result of the strike, there was a break in the production of European luxury cars.”
Opposite of a vehement outburst of a specified feeling or reaction
“The suspension of hostilities afforded time for reflection, for the subsidence of anger, and the reconciliation of parties.”
Opposite of a leakage of gas, liquid, or heat from a container
“Storage of nitrogen in a wetland is only a temporary measure, whether nitrogen is assimilated into biomass or absorbed by the soil.”
(somewhat rare) Opposite of a sudden outburst of emotion
“The medication gave her brief relief from her nagging cough, but within twenty-four hours, it had returned.”
Opposite of a sudden and brief outbreak
Opposite of the action of discharging or sending forth of
Opposite of a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience
“Lily took the stage, and a mixture of confusion and speechlessness crossed her face in a matter of seconds.”
Opposite of a great quantity of something arriving at the same time
Opposite of a heavy discharge of many things at once
“Billheimer attributed the lack of applause to the overwhelming emotion of both the occasion and the oration.”
Opposite of an abundance or large quantity of something
Opposite of an overwhelming quantity of things or people happening or appearing at the same time
“It attracted pilgrims and other visitors from distant places, but the cathedral was not the parish or proper church of more than a handful of people.”
Opposite of a sudden flow or flood
“With this system, a trickle of water is discharged continuously near each plant.”
Opposite of showing or expressing emotion in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
“Not as reserved as his mother Matilda, nor as charming as his father Geoffrey, Henry was famous for his energy and drive.”
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