(results in) Opposite of to have as a consequence
“Hyperactivity sometimes begins with the consumption of too much sugar.”
Opposite of to cause someone to take a course of action
“Like her, I also believe that there was a strong presence trying to discourage me from proceeding.”
(of an event or fact) Opposite of to cause or bring about (an action or feeling)
“The other side of the argument is that harsher penalties, especially incarceration, will deter future offending of the particular individual being punished.”
Opposite of to refresh the memory of, especially encouraging someone to speak
“She gave Danny the cue to distract the best man from finishing his speech.”
Opposite of plural for anything that serves to remind
“Maybe she'd be able to offer enough of a distraction to help me forget about my problems.”
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