Opposite of to make free from impurities
Opposite of to improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence
Opposite of to improve, refine, or add the finishing touches to
Opposite of to change one's attitude for the better
“Do not be discouraged if you have a day or two where you regress into bad habits.”
Opposite of to improve or enhance the quality or value of
Opposite of improve, refine, or add the finishing touches to
Opposite of to make changes in something in order to improve it
Opposite of to bring (a place or people) to a stage of social and cultural development considered to be more advanced
Opposite of to make human or humane
(elaborate on) Opposite of to add more detail to something, especially of information
“It was hard for Bob to condense all that information into one little postcard.”
Opposite of to make progress or increase the skill of
“His ability to perform will diminish when age catches up with him.”
Opposite of to make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition
“Since the business is declining, credit quality will worsen over time, meaning it makes sense to buy credit protection.”
Opposite of to elaborate on a point, statement or argument
“I'm going to try to summarize in a few paragraphs the qualities that make up a good player.”
Opposite of stimulate
Opposite of to perform a series of actions on something
Opposite of to make a marked change in the form, nature, or appearance of
“All countries experience the tension between the need to develop resources, and the responsibility to preserve nature.”
Opposite of to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way
Opposite of to put the final touches to
“Can you please not begin an argument that you cannot finish?”
Opposite of to remove or clear a block or obstruction from
Opposite of to obtain a substance or resource by a mechanical or chemical process
“The Japanese have found a way to introduce a foreign substance to form the cultured pearl.”
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