(of a button on a device or machine) Opposite of to press down on
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Opposite of to exert force or pressure on
“Her school bag was so heavy that she had to place it on the ground and pull it all the way to the car.”
Opposite of to demand earnestly or pressingly
“The doctor would deter my efforts to pursue a sporting profession due to how prone I am to injury.”
Opposite of to promote the use, sale, or acceptance of
“The supermarket has decided to pull some of its products from the shelves.”
Opposite of to move or proceed onward
“Unsu was given orders to retreat when many of his men had fallen during the Battle of Seimor.”
(of a button on a device or machine) Opposite of to press down on
“Do not release the lever until our knights have entered the castle through the gates!”
Opposite of to move past someone or something with force
“Sarah had to wait until the crowd dispersed before she could proceed to take a photo with one of her idols.”
Opposite of to push (someone or something) out of one's way with one's shoulder
Opposite of to persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
(a product, organization, or venture) Opposite of to market, or give publicity in an attempt to sell or create public awareness
“The actor used his time on the show to criticize the other movies instead of promoting his own.”
Opposite of to come, go, or move somewhere rapidly or in a forceful way
Opposite of to deal or trade in something, typically illegal
Opposite of to advertise or create publicity for
Opposite of to make a demand by crying out noisily
Opposite of to apply great and continuous effort towards work, a task, or a goal
Opposite of to offer a recommendation
Opposite of to struggle tenaciously to achieve something
Opposite of to force or squeeze into a narrow space
Opposite of to advertise or create publicity for
Opposite of to fill by crowding something into
Opposite of to force (something) into place or into a (compact) space
“The prince was determined to find the mysterious princess, and he knew that only she could fit her foot snugly into the glass slipper.”
Opposite of to poke (at) something roughly or quickly
“She would touch him suggestively, but he was completely oblivious to her advances.”
Opposite of to coerce into doing something using intimidatory tactics
“The overall goal of disaster response sheltering is to encourage people to evacuate in order to prevent loss of human life.”
Opposite of to move or proceed further along a path or course
“You must remain in this location until you have been given directions to next safehouse.”
Opposite of to give (someone) orders in a domineering manner
“I serve my master, but I am not compelled to spend the night parleying with his lacqueys.”
Opposite of an act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself
“She gave him a tug to indicate that she wanted his attention, but he refused to draw his eyes away from the game unfolding on the television.”
Opposite of a special effort exerted towards a particular goal
“Due to the controversy, there was genuine hesitation by the team to release the film to the public.”
Opposite of a determination or motivation (to do something)
“His announcement that he would run for President would be met with surprising indifference.”
Opposite of physical or mental energy or vigor
Opposite of the dissemination of information about something, typically for promotional purposes
Opposite of the act of ordering or forcing someone to leave a position or role
Opposite of something that arouses activity or action in someone or something
Opposite of ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm
Opposite of a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change
Opposite of a military strike or incursion
“They made their retreat when the local tribes began to show some aggression.”
Opposite of something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity
Opposite of a written review of something or someone, typically complimentary
Opposite of an organized course of action to achieve a goal
Opposite of a piece of publicity promoting a product, event, or establishment
Opposite of an attacking military campaign
Opposite of a hostile attack or raid
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