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What is the opposite of plunging?

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Adjective
(of clothing) Opposite of having a low-cut neckline
Adjective
Opposite of that falls or fall
Adjective
Opposite of moving or leading towards a lower place or level
Adjective
Opposite of hanging or sagging downwards
Noun
Opposite of an act of dropping or falling downwards
“The ascent into space begins, first slowly, and then rapidly as the tremendous force of the rocket engines pushes the payload faster and faster.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to fall suddenly, and usually uncontrollably
“Sheroth and his dragon brethren ascend to the skies to engage their enemies.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to jump or dive quickly and energetically
“Gretel would quickly climb to the surface after falling into the lake.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for 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.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for 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.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for 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.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to move swiftly or impetuously
“Dozens move slowly through the fog in all directions because of low visibility.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to pitch, especially of a ship or vessel
“After some turbulent pitching, the vessel would finally steady.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for 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.”
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