Opposite of to identify or find, especially with great accuracy or precision
Opposite of to determine the problem by analyzing symptoms
Opposite of to identify or select something from a range of options
Opposite of to identify or make a determination on something relevant or important
“How did I miss such a crucial clue?”
Opposite of to concentrate or direct one's view or attention onto something
Opposite of to mark passages of or specific text as a means of memorizing for future reference
“I had to erase a lot of inappropriate content in your piece.”
Opposite of to stress or emphasize
Opposite of to be an identifying characteristic or mark of
“They have a tiger tattoo that links them to the same clan.”
Opposite of to diffuse, radiate or give off
Opposite of to point in a direction
“His dexterity as an archer is well known, but the sight of his boy before him might unnerve his arm, and misdirect his aim.”
Opposite of to emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
“To say that fantasy movies have not been a big draw at the box office is to understate the matter.”
Opposite of to identify from a knowledge of appearance or character
“I'll never forget his face, as he got down at Swinburne's Hotel.”
Opposite of to restrict (something) to a particular place
(usually "speak of") Opposite of to serve as evidence for something
“These figures, which document an out-of-control war on drugs in the city, contradict the rhetoric we are hearing from all quarters.”
Opposite of to fix one's attention at something or someone
“It is unacceptable for you to walk away and ignore the dire situation.”
Opposite of having a very high degree of precision
Opposite of exact in correspondence or adherence to something
“For the kids, the rules can probably be adhered to in a loose manner.”
Opposite of marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail
“The narrator explains that her story is an inexact reconstruction of events.”
Opposite of extremely thorough, accurate and careful
“After a cursory examination, the Commission told the independents late in February that it was doing nothing.”
Opposite of a very small dot or mark
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