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Opposite of to bring into harmony or accord
Opposite of to regulate the speed or amount of something given or administered
“Do not rush the amount of information that you provide to the learner at any one time.”
Opposite of to assuage the agitation or anger of (someone)
Opposite of to modify, especially so as to better fit a given purpose or circumstance
Opposite of to correct or put right (an undesirable situation)
“It is unfortunate that they would break their friendship over something as petty as academic jealousy.”
Opposite of to resolve or find a solution to
Opposite of to fit by alteration
“The ancient tribe largely keep to themselves and avoid contact with the modern world to preserve their way of life.”
Opposite of to adapt to a given environment or standard
“He did this in order to avoid fleeting fads and give a timeless quality to his work, and in so doing paved the way for future artists to disregard current trends.”
(sit with) Opposite of to be harmonious with
“But such attention to detail seemed to clash with a laminated menu, which made me think of tacky burger joints and sad little cafes.”
Opposite of to explain a previously unknown phenomenon
“The indecipherable roll of credits that spins across the screen at the end of each program serves only to further obscure the mystery.”
Opposite of to tolerate, endure, or put up with (something)
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