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Opposite of to fall suddenly, and usually uncontrollably
“Sheroth and his dragon brethren ascend to the skies to engage their enemies.”
Opposite of to jump or dive quickly and energetically
“Gretel would quickly climb to the surface after falling into the lake.”
Opposite of to suffer a rapid decrease in amount, value or degree
“Fears that petrol prices would soar after an explosion at a massive British owned refinery in Texas faded today.”
Opposite of to stab or thrust (a pointed object) into something or someone
“Agony spread through the sorcerer's body, as he desperately tried to remove the blade from his leg.”
Opposite of to quickly immerse in liquid
“Pull the clothes from the bucket after soaking them for a few minutes, and then throw them into the washing machine.”
Opposite of to move swiftly or impetuously
“Dozens move slowly through the fog in all directions because of low visibility.”
Opposite of to pitch, especially of a ship or vessel
“After some turbulent pitching, the vessel would finally steady.”
Opposite of to embark or immerse oneself in a task or venture
“When the possibility of retaliation from the government proved too daunting, he chose to pull out of the project.”
Opposite of to fall down, especially after losing one's balance
Opposite of to move or travel hurriedly
Opposite of to soak in or drench with liquid
Opposite of to puncture or pierce with a sharp, pointed object
Opposite of to invest money in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss
Opposite of to compress tightly into
Opposite of to turn or topple to the side or upside down
(jump off) Opposite of to physically launch oneself off a platform downward
“Jess is confident that her daughter would land safely on her feet after performing an aerial flip.”
Opposite of to move or proceed forward by force
Opposite of to rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed
“Considering the dangers, I slowly retreat out of the dark cavern and look for another spot to settle for the night.”
Opposite of to force (something) into place or into a (compact) space
“The prince was determined to find the mysterious princess, and he knew that only she could fit her foot snugly into the glass slipper.”
Opposite of to bet or wager money with the hope or expectation of winning more money
Opposite of to do something despite the danger it may pose
“I'm the kind of person who would rather play it safe and lose out than risk everything and have a chance at winning.”
Opposite of to immerse or occupy oneself in something
“When I go about my day and start thinking negative thoughts, I try to distract myself by changing something in my environment.”
Opposite of an act of jumping or diving downward
“Although he never really explained what happened, it appeared that Howell had a profound visionary experience, probably in the form of an ascent into the heavens.”
Opposite of a swift and drastic fall in value or amount
“Thanks to the upswing in economic activities, the employment prospects have improved in most countries.”
Opposite of an abrupt or steep fall or slope
“Just below it leaned a tottering crag that would have toppled, starting an avalanche on an acclivity where no sliding mass could stop.”
Opposite of the act or state of being submerged in a liquid
“The device would not have survived had I not been quick with its removal from the water.”
Opposite of a risky action undertaken with the hope of success
Opposite of an act of physically falling
“Her swift recovery after falling to the ground enabled her to get to the ball and execute a winner down the line.”
Opposite of a poking or thrusting motion
“As soon as I felt a pull from him, I immediately leaned back to stabilize myself.”
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