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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 plural for 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 plural for 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 plural for 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 plural for 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.”
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