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Contexts ▼▲ Noun Opposite of the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something Opposite of repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it Opposite of the carrying out or exercise of a profession, especially that of a doctor or lawyer Opposite of the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it Opposite of behavior that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society Opposite of the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something Opposite of a way or manner in which something occurs or is done or experienced Opposite of a practice or trial performance of a play or other work for later public performance Opposite of a settled or regular tendency or practice Opposite of a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something Opposite of the action of putting something into operation Opposite of a person's employment status Opposite of a sacred act or ceremony in Christianity Opposite of a method or set of methods for doing or organizing something Opposite of a tendency to act in a particular way Opposite of a practice session or test run Opposite of a peculiar or characteristic habit or mannerism Opposite of the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time Opposite of the act of using something Opposite of the act of using something intangible Opposite of an act performed for religious or ceremonial reasons Opposite of an established or official way of doing something Opposite of a method in which to do something (mass noun) Opposite of the execution or accomplishment of a task or series of tasks Opposite of the state of being executed, utilized, or put into operation Opposite of moral principles that govern the conduct of a person or organization Opposite of authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice Opposite of an individual rule as part of a system of law or religious doctrine Verb Opposite of to do something repeatedly so as to become skilled Opposite of to put into effect Opposite of to continue, persevere, or follow through with a task or endeavor (adhere to) Opposite of to closely follow, observe, or represent (engage in) Opposite of to participate or become involved in Opposite of to make progress in the state or skill of Adjective Opposite of being an imitative or fake version of something … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something aberration abnormality anomaly oddity exception rarity deviation aberrancy digression departure change variation shift difference irregularity modification divergence revision alteration amendment break evolution transformation mutation adjustment detour deflection straying veering novelty “This lateness is an aberration for the usually punctual Stephen, who is wilfully early in every appointment he has.” Noun ▲ Opposite of repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it idleness inaction inactivity inertness nonaction otiosity inertia disorganizationUS disorganisationUK proletariat dormancy quiescence indolence laziness shiftlessness loafing slothfulness slackness time-wasting torpor “With her piano concerto approaching, her parents were concerned to see Nicola engage in idleness rather than practice.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the carrying out or exercise of a profession, especially that of a doctor or lawyer avocation pastime hobby side interest recreation entertainment fun leisure rest leisure activity pleasure relaxation amusement play enjoyment fun and games frolic revelry merriment feast gaiety celebration regalement merrymaking pursuit holiday spare time “More than a few antique dealers start out as indefatigable collectors who make the decision to turn their avocation into a vocation.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it theory concept principle model planning approach idea belief method ideology science “I told her that, on theory alone, it sounded like a good idea but it was going to be very difficult to execute.” Noun ▲ Opposite of behavior that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society disagreement discord strangeness bad manners Noun ▲ Opposite of the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something neglect ignorance destruction discord disagreement difference Noun ▲ Opposite of a way or manner in which something occurs or is done or experienced disorganisationUK disorganizationUS break difference departure disorder closing mismanagement ignorance disagreement Noun ▲ Opposite of a practice or trial performance of a play or other work for later public performance performance cold turkey Noun ▲ Opposite of a settled or regular tendency or practice deviation departure digression deviance deviancy diversion divagation divergence divergency nonconformity straying veering shift irregularity deflection change difference heedlessness disparity drift variance bend variableness variation detour aberration novelty “His deviation from customary practices in the gym has often landed him in hot water.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something abstention happiness idleness laziness peace Noun ▲ Opposite of the action of putting something into operation misuse misapplication misemployment abuse exploitation misusage misutilization mishandling mismanagement misconduct corruption desecration perversion misappropriation debasement disuse prostitution Noun ▲ Opposite of a person's employment status avocation unemployment idleness joblessness job loss redundancy worklessness “Not bad for an incidental photographer who took up photography mostly as a necessity rather than an avocation.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a sacred act or ceremony in Christianity break denial divorce neglect Noun ▲ Opposite of a method or set of methods for doing or organizing something cog disorder disorganisationUK disorganizationUS part reality chaos disarray confusion topsy-turviness unruliness disarrangement lawlessness Noun ▲ Opposite of a tendency to act in a particular way disinclination reluctance unwillingness aversion hesitance antipathy diffidence hesitancy objection resistance nolition “He has a disinclination to use his ears where musical influence is concerned.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a practice session or test run unabridgement Noun ▲ Opposite of a peculiar or characteristic habit or mannerism frankness honesty ignorance misunderstanding seriousness faithfulness loyalty Noun ▲ Opposite of the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time disfavorUS disfavourUK unpopularity dislike disuse out Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of using something dissatisfaction failure idleness nonfulfillment nonexecution nonperformance non-fulfilment Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of using something intangible abolishment suppression abolition ban banning censorship quelling repression constraint containment control obstruction prohibition restraint suppressing clampdown destruction inhibition interdiction interference negation prevention repudiation restriction smothering snuffing out stopping blackout blockage disallowance elimination embargo expurgation forbiddance forbidding check “The suppression of free speech should not be tolerated in our society.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an act performed for religious or ceremonial reasons carelessness heedlessness neglect thoughtlessness unorthodoxy Noun ▲ Opposite of an established or official way of doing something entertainment fun speech generalisationUK generalizationUS pastime surrender Noun ▲ Opposite of a method in which to do something ignorance impotence inability incompetence ineptitude lack Noun ▲ (mass noun) Opposite of the execution or accomplishment of a task or series of tasks failure failing underperformance underachievement ineffectualness defeat nonsuccess nonfulfillment nonperformance “Constant failure in the industry had prompted him to rethink his career and consider a change.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the state of being executed, utilized, or put into operation hold pause suspension delay adjournment “He put his plans on hold, thinking there was no rush to move back to London.” Noun ▲ Opposite of moral principles that govern the conduct of a person or organization corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonorUS dishonourUK evil immorality indecency impropriety wrong Noun ▲ Opposite of authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice agnosticism disbelief heterodoxy Noun ▲ Opposite of an individual rule as part of a system of law or religious doctrine crime violation transgression wrong breach infringement wrongdoing misdemeanorUS misdemeanourUK misconduct lawbreaking misdeed infraction illegality criminality felony charge breach of the law infraction of the law unlawful act violation of the law caper cybercrime delict delictum e-crime fault illegal act iniquity malefaction malfeasance malversation misdoing offenceUK offenseUS “Mr. Wizard was arrested for practicing wizardry, a crime worthy of certain damnation in most parts.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to do something repeatedly so as to become skilled do it once “Arabelle thought to herself that she might just do it once and be done with it.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to put into effect disregard ignore forget neglect shun overlook discount dismiss omit bypass shrug off slur over reject brush aside pass over avoid misuse abandon receive idle stop misheed suspend discard defer pass up snub shirk brush off tune out pay no mind pay no attention to not use be lazy leave alone unmind unheed spurn “Even though diet constitutes 70% of what we consider good fitness and health, it is crucial not to disregard physical exercise.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to continue, persevere, or follow through with a task or endeavor cease exonerate fail free halt ignore leave liberate mismanage neglect stop give up Verb ▲ (adhere to) Opposite of to closely follow, observe, or represent ignore disobey abandon disregard defy desert flout shirk transgress condemn counteract forget infract infringe neglect oppose overlook rebuff recalcitrate reject shun snub spurn violate challenge evade misheed mock scorn slight unheed baulkUK balkUS disdain disjoin disagree with go against object to rebel against not conform “You either choose to follow the teachings of your religion or ignore it entirely.” Verb ▲ (engage in) Opposite of to participate or become involved in uninvolve remove withdraw “As it was, I spent a good deal of time trying to remove myself whenever the filming took place.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to make progress in the state or skill of let go tarnish Adjective ▲ Opposite of being an imitative or fake version of something real genuine natural original Find more words! 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