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What is the opposite of prevailing?

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Adjective
Opposite of used or accepted broadly by most people
Adjective
Opposite of of the most normal, frequent, or regular type
Adjective
Opposite of present as the strongest or main element
Adjective
Opposite of traditionally, or generally, recognized and accepted
“One must be wary of the quack doctor who treats his patients using unfamiliar techniques.”
Adjective
Opposite of being predominant across, or applying to, a broad spectrum
“His dissent gives a clear insight into his limited, narrow view of individual liberties.”
Adjective
Opposite of having power and influence over others
“It was a disappointingly weak performance by a team supposedly in search of redemption.”
Adjective
Opposite of widespread or common
Adjective
Opposite of lasting for a very long time, especially for the duration of one's life
Adjective
Opposite of highest in rank, authority or superiority
“She had attempted to hand a sprinkle of enlightenment to the inferior humans, but it was lost on them as wasted babble.”
Adjective
Opposite of living, surviving, or having existence
Adjective
Opposite of superseding others in importance or status
“His punches were weak and slow, and I can claim with confidence that he was the worst boxer that I had ever seen.”
Adjective
Opposite of elegantly and stylishly fashionable
Adjective
Opposite of held by, or applicable to, a majority of the people in an area or country
“It may be an unpopular opinion, but I think that summer is by far the worst season of the four.”
Adjective
Opposite of having influence or power
“The errand boy was an insignificant person, mostly unrecognized by those around him.”
Adjective
Opposite of widely reported without strong evidence
Adjective
Opposite of currently popular or in demand
Adjective
Opposite of existing at the present time
“They never invaded, but Napoleon's troops received careful and invaluable training for future military operations.”
Adjective
(of a question or subject) Opposite of being of current or continuing interest and importance
“Free education was once a dead issue that must be raised again as it is pertinent to our children's futures.”
Adjective
Opposite of denoting present or recent times as compared to the past
Adjective
Opposite of showing resolute determination and strength of character
“After previous outrages, we had been irresolute and appeared unwilling to defend ourselves.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to be victorious, or to prove to be more powerful or superior
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to endure, survive, or remain in existence
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