Opposite of to crush by being too tight, such as a foot by a shoe
Opposite of to steal or take without permission
Opposite of to arrest (someone)
Opposite of to live in a frugal way
Opposite of to take into lawful or authorized custody
Opposite of to steal something, typically through burglary
Opposite of to take something illegally or without permission
“The visitor then condemned the absent hebdomadary, ordering him to return the stolen possessions to the parishioners of Pujarnol.”
Opposite of to be frugal with or use sparingly
“The rich seldom admit that they waste money on frivolity, and rationalize conspicuous consumption as a necessary expenditure.”
Opposite of to steal
“The council would decide that the best way to move forward would be to give the land to the natives.”
Opposite of to compress into small folds or ridges
(of a criminal or fugitive) Opposite of to take into custody
“Failing to lay any legitimate charges on her, they would eventually discharge Sally.”
Opposite of to take for one's own benefit, typically without permission
“This document has been designed to bestow some dignity to those who toil thanklessly in the vineyards of art.”
Opposite of to cause physical pain to
“I am hoping this anti-inflammatory cream will cure the pain in my elbow so I can play tennis again.”
Opposite of to capture someone or something
Opposite of to take possession of illegally or without authorization
“Though his parents offered to contribute some money, Newton wanted to earn his car through hard work.”
Opposite of to reduce in size, especially through the application of pressure
Opposite of to become or make less wide
“Nitric oxide stored in the top layers of the skin reacts to sunlight and causes blood vessels to widen.”
Opposite of the action of squeezing something
Opposite of a small amount of something
Opposite of an insufficient amount or supply (of something)
Opposite of an awkward situation of some kind which is difficult to escape
(slang) Opposite of the action of seizing someone and taking them into custody
Opposite of the act of stealing or unlawfully taking possession of (something)
Opposite of a small amount of something
“Kate puts a lot of sugar in her coffee. It's no wonder she goes like the Energizer Bunny!”
Opposite of the action of confiscating or impounding property by warrant of legal right
Opposite of an act of squeezing something
“It operates from six batteries at speeds up to one frame per second, activated by a release on the grip handle.”
Opposite of a period of turmoil in real life
“To celebrate the peace in my life finally, I decided to go for a ride in the country on my bike.”
(somewhat uncommon) Opposite of an act of stealing something
“I informed the pilot that I would detain these articles pending the return of my stolen property.”
Opposite of the unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently
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