Opposite of providing support, figuratively or literally
Opposite of strengthened or made secure against attack
Opposite of not capable of being physically destroyed
Opposite of firm, strong, or substantial
“From years of decay, the columns holding the structure together appear to be fragile.”
Opposite of shielded or protected from attack or damage
“No longer on an island, the site is now left exposed to anybody willing to walk across the drying sands.”
Opposite of physically reinforced or strengthened with some kind of support or structure
Opposite of physically reinforced or strengthened by something
Opposite of capable of withstanding great physical force
“The house was built on fragile foundations.”
Opposite of to have made a quantity bigger
“An abundance of supply decreased prices in the market.”
Opposite of to have established a fact to be true
“Recent statistics have disproved that unemployment has fallen to record lows.”
Opposite of to have proven or demonstrated
“Thus far, we have only theorized that the two elements will form a combustible compound when amalgamated.”
Opposite of past tense for to make physically stronger or harder, especially with additional material
“Invaders would tunnel underground to weaken the castle walls and launched direct assaults this way.”
Opposite of past tense for to encourage (a behavior, feeling, relationship or idea) through repeated stimulus
“His attitude remained surly and his parents' and teachers' reprimands seemed to encourage rather than discourage his bad behavior.”
Opposite of past tense for to strengthen by increasing in quantity
“You can reduce the sweetness by eliminating the honey, or by substituting in a pinch or two of stevia for the honey.”
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