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Opposite of lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downwards
Opposite of feeling tired, fatigued or weak
(colloquial) Opposite of weak in character, lacking determination or willpower
“He also stressed the importance of tackling corruption in a determined manner, as it is a threat to democracy.”
Opposite of weak or lacking in physical strength
“We watched a group of strong construction workers convey a large concrete block across the street with relative ease.”
Opposite of deferential, groveling
Opposite of feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion
Opposite of physically tired or exhausted from overwork
“I am feeling fresh and light on my feet after a holiday, ready to tackle the week ahead.”
Opposite of subject to oppression
Opposite of not awake and aware of and responding to one's environment
“By this time, conscious patients were not acutely distressed, although some were anxious or scared.”
Opposite of lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
Opposite of obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
Opposite of to cause to become physically weaker
Opposite of to fall on one's knees, especially in submission
Opposite of to weaken or make feeble
“It is a habit that will fortify the child's character and help him grow into a well-balanced, beautiful person.”
Opposite of to overcome with emotion or stress
“With thirty seconds to go, and the game all but won, I could finally relax.”
Opposite of to knock or bring to the ground
“Somewhere on the long list of jobs is a task to erect a nice little shed in the back garden.”
Opposite of to strike (someone) so as to make them fall down
Opposite of to violently subdue (opposition or a rebellion)
“Fearful that the right planned to establish a fascist state, socialists rose up in the mining districts of Asturias only to be defeated by the army under the supervision of General Franco.”
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