Opposite of to fill a container or space with a substance
Opposite of to inflate or fill with air or gas
Opposite of to increase in value or price
“It is disappointing to find out that our house will depreciate over the next two years.”
Opposite of to move quickly and abruptly, especially up and down
Opposite of to move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
Opposite of to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
Opposite of to drain out or empty something (from a container)
“They fill the barrel with tow and tar and grease, and at last, get it to flare up with a fierce flame that resists the storm.”
Opposite of to insert or introduce between or among others
Opposite of to move up and down repeatedly
“My father's response was to look up and shake his head disapprovingly as if I had breached some code of conduct.”
Opposite of to question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner
“I don't know the answer to that, so I'm going to let my lawyer answer for me.”
Opposite of to take away from
“They would need to add an extra year to his contract to finally close negotiations.”
Opposite of to beat or throb in a rhythmic manner
“Halfway into the file, the metronome would stop, and they would go at the same frequency on their own.”
(blow up) Opposite of to enlarge an object by pushing air (or gas) into it
“At one place, my car was stoned and the people who had gathered there tried to deflate the tires of my vehicle.”
Opposite of to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
“Glimmers of twilight began to seep through, as water might trickle through a basket's rushes.”
Opposite of to drive or push into a specified position or state using physical strength or against resistance
“Much to my surprise, I was able to fit all my clothes into the luggage.”
Opposite of a protective covering for the foot
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