(rare) Opposite of to have impelled and directed towards an object or action
“His drastic weight loss discouraged him from going on yet another diet.”
Opposite of past tense for 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 past tense for to promote the use, sale, or acceptance of
“The supermarket has decided to pull some of its products from the shelves.”
Opposite of past tense for 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 past tense for to press down on
“Do not release the lever until our knights have entered the castle through the gates!”
Opposite of past tense for 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 under a great deal of strain and worry
Opposite of having been transported or conveyed to a different place or location
Opposite of extremely busy or under pressure with work or other obligatory activities
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