Opposite of kind or lenient, often to excess
“His parents were strict disciplinarians who often had unrealistic expectations.”
Opposite of susceptible to being attacked or compromised
“The furlike coat is designed to render its wearer insusceptible to the cold.”
(susceptible of) Opposite of capable or admitting of
“Joshua's past had fully crippled him into believing that he was incapable of love and marriage.”
Opposite of the act of bestowing as a gift
“Sometimes, we mistakenly think we will lose a partner's affection by burdening him or her with our requests for favors or acceptance of gifts.”
Opposite of present participle for to approve of something, or to allow something to happen
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