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Contexts ▼▲ Noun Opposite of an act of physically beating, or the result of a physical beating Opposite of a loud, deep, resonant sound Opposite of a loud, deep resounding noise Opposite of the regular throbbing of the heart, an artery etc. Opposite of a heavy defeat in a contest Opposite of an aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object Opposite of a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body Opposite of a forceful collision of two things Opposite of a repeated light tapping Adjective Opposite of having an ache in a part of one's body Opposite of intensely, extremely or unbearably painful (of pain) Opposite of sharp and intense in nature (of a pain or discomfort) Opposite of causing discomfort by its harshness Verb Opposite of present participle for to strike or hit heavily, and sometimes repeatedly Opposite of present participle for to direct something with great force Opposite of present participle for to walk or run with heavy steps … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of an act of physically beating, or the result of a physical beating display exhibition exposure parading showing Noun ▲ Opposite of a loud, deep, resonant sound murmur buzz drone hum buzzing humming thrum murmuration susurration thrumming whir purr sigh susurrus rumble “Living in an atmosphere as near noise-free as any on earth, they could hear a soft murmur across a clearing the size of a football field.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a loud, deep resounding noise peace Noun ▲ Opposite of the regular throbbing of the heart, an artery etc. stillness still inaction inactivity motionlessness Noun ▲ Opposite of a heavy defeat in a contest accomplishment achievement building construction creation rise success victory win good fortune triumph calm organizationUS miracle organisationUK wonder order Noun ▲ Opposite of an aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object defenceUK defenseUS protection safeguard immunity security shield cover deterrent shelter reprisal guarding guard safeguarding protector shade refuge resistance measure safety armourUK armorUS precaution shielding fortification screen safety measures “Wearing sunglasses is the best defense against the sun's ultraviolet rays.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body comfort ease happiness health relief pleasure fun indulgence thrill enjoyment luxury entertainment relaxation gratification titillation revelry decadence hedonism sensuality turn-on leisure delight amusement delectation recreation relish self-indulgence Noun ▲ Opposite of a forceful collision of two things avoidance circumvention dodging eluding elusion evading evasion preventing prevention “The aversion of traffic calamity was a result of the two drivers' avoidance of an accident, thanks to their quick thinking and reaction.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a repeated light tapping quiet silence whimper loss tap failure Adjective ▲ Opposite of having an ache in a part of one's body indolent painless experienced healthy painfree mild acheless unaching pain-free without pain under anaesthetic Adjective ▲ Opposite of intensely, extremely or unbearably painful mild slight bearable calm dull endurable enthralling facile helpful pleasant soothing Adjective ▲ (of pain) Opposite of sharp and intense in nature blunt dull smooth Adjective ▲ (of a pain or discomfort) Opposite of causing discomfort by its harshness slight minor faint small subtle trifling negligible slim vague ignorable little tiny “I am experiencing some slight discomfort in my tummy, but I should be able to press on.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to strike or hit heavily, and sometimes repeatedly failing losing giving up Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to direct something with great force guiding moving gently caressing stroking touching petting fondling patting rubbing brushing skimming grazing massaging feeling cuddling nestling nuzzling gentling cosseting dandling loving squeezing necking handling “He would guide his daughter gently and carefully into place as she slept.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to walk or run with heavy steps breezing coasting gliding sliding waltzing whisking sailing cruising drifting freewheeling sauntering taxiing taxying slipping strolling skimming floating skating walking Find more words! 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