Opposite of a quick, sharp knock or blow
Opposite of responsibility for a fault or wrong
Opposite of a rebuke, criticism or expression of disapproval
Opposite of a friendly, casual or informal conversation
Opposite of a hard or repeated hit or strike
Opposite of a hard strike or hit
“The master was able to knock each of these men to the ground with a touch of his finger.”
Opposite of informal or casual talk amongst people
Opposite of a strike with a part of the body or an instrument
“To avoid conflict, give them a wave with your hand and walk away.”
Opposite of a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
“He came on in a series of well-placed slashes, and every time she ducked aside, it was a narrow miss.”
Opposite of friendly, informal conversation
“We need to have a discussion about the progress of our current project.”
Opposite of to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) conversation
Opposite of to scold, rebuke or reprimand someone
Opposite of to hit (someone) hard
Opposite of to strike or hit heavily, and sometimes repeatedly
Opposite of to hit or strike, often with one's hand
Opposite of to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) speech, dialog or conversation
“What you see is a young politician, who has an ability to articulate his views like an experienced statesman.”
(aid) Opposite of to hit or strike someone or something
(boo) Opposite of to hit or strike someone or something
Opposite of to strike with a sharp, often slanting, blow
Opposite of to enrapture or delight
Opposite of to accuse, blame or pronounce (someone) guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Opposite of to catch or get hold of
Opposite of to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
“Most of the children were quite happy to speak their minds, but Joey would just sit and listen.”
Opposite of to take possession or control of something, especially something elusive
“Despite his efforts to retrieve it in the first place, Harvey would have to relinquish the relic to save Peyton.”
Opposite of to talk or chatter at length, typically on trivial subjects
“He motioned to silence the crowd as he prepared to belt the opening number for the concert.”
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