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Opposite of to state a fact or belief forcefully or confidently
Opposite of to make a false show or pretense of
Opposite of to state assertively or emphatically
Opposite of to conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs
Opposite of to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
“Some theorists speculate that the universe will end in a big crunch when everything collapses in on itself.”
Opposite of to make a false show or pretense of
“Rules concerning relationships contain a requirement to express positive emotions, but also to be honest, which implies the expectation to show true emotions.”
(with object) Opposite of to say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
“He acknowledged that he had an immediate gut reaction to government requests for the media to withhold information.”
(represent) Opposite of to make a false show or pretense of
“He tries hard to fulfill duties that represent honesty and kindness.”
(come clean) Opposite of to make a false show or pretense of
To give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory
“The suspect is expected to argue that the monies were legitimate gambling profits.”
Opposite of to maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures
“Scanlan does not attempt to excuse the disturbing character of some of Dostoevsky's rhetoric, though he does note that the novelist does not seek to attack their civil liberties.”
Opposite of to behave affectedly, especially in order to impress others
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