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(usually "light relief") Opposite of a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
“I have become somewhat delicate because of so much concern over my health in recent years.”
Opposite of the alleviation of pain, discomfort, or distress
“I suddenly develop an acute exacerbation of pain and then collapse onto the floor.”
Opposite of financial or practical assistance given to those in special need or difficulty
“I felt that the Federal Government ought not to put a further handicap on the borrowing of money by municipalities.”
Opposite of the act of releasing (someone) from their current state
“Pastor, I wondered if you had decided that his recruitment was dependent on his being required for the Omega mission.”
Opposite of something interesting or enjoyable that provides a short respite from a tense or tedious situation
“Ann's husband was never willing to confront the moment when seriousness should hold sway.”
Opposite of the action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent
Opposite of a state or period of rest, relaxation or enjoyment
Opposite of the comfort received by a person, typically after a loss or disappointment
Opposite of the voluntary giving of alms or aid to those in need
Opposite of a person or thing serving as a substitute
Opposite of something that is given as charity, especially a sum of money
Opposite of someone or something that replaces or provides support to another
“He was a regular in his first season, but an amazing drop in form saw him play as a reserve in the following three seasons before he retired.”
Opposite of exemption from a rule or usual requirement
Opposite of comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness
Opposite of freedom from a particular responsibility
Opposite of someone or something that replaces another, especially temporarily
Opposite of practical, moral or emotional help or support given
“Though Dean was the only one of eight children in his family who wanted to continue with farming, he got nothing but discouragement from his parents.”
Opposite of something that is given as charity, especially a sum of money
Opposite of the removal of stress or discomfort
“I always felt guilty for burdening him with my past, and he didn't need any more stress in his life.”
Opposite of a judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Opposite of action given to provide assistance
“The harm he would regularly inflict on his elderly neighbor was noticed by others.”
Opposite of an instance or period of rest or relaxation
“The pain was so severe that I was not able to engage in any activity for a while.”
Opposite of someone or something replaces another, sometimes temporarily
Opposite of assistance provided
“The drought is becoming a hindrance in our efforts to quell the fires in the northern part of the state.”
Opposite of a cancellation or postponement of a punishment
Opposite of relief or happiness
“Having to go back to work on Monday was a source of great discomfort to him after a relaxing weekend.”
Opposite of help in doing something
Opposite of relief from pain, distress or suffering
“The hot coffee caused Kramer a great deal of pain when he spilled it on himself.”
Opposite of the ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways
Opposite of the action or process of releasing or being released
“Under our system of criminal law, a person accused of a crime must bear the consequences of arrest and incarceration until trial.”
Opposite of the act of providing someone in need of assistance with aid
“The doctor misdiagnosed his injury due to medical negligence.”
Opposite of an act freeing someone from a responsibility or obligation
“Accounts written by other mariners shipwrecked along the same coast chronicled their brutal enslavement at the hands of ruthless desert nomads.”
Opposite of a form of temporary distraction
“In its early years, radio was still a personal medium that was listened to alone with the headphones on, allowing for the immersion of oneself in another world.”
Opposite of a feeling of contentment from the fulfillment of one's wishes or expectations
“Urquhart warmly expressed his displeasure over the slow progress of the siege.”
Opposite of freedom from disturbance
“The busy city was a hive of activity.”
Opposite of the safety from imminent danger provided by a place or location
“Mr. Moto, the famous Asian detective, faces danger at every turn as he tracks diamond smugglers into Puerto Rico.”
Opposite of help or aid
“The elderly man felt nothing but indifference from the passersby as he lay on the ground in pain.”
Opposite of a person who is appointed to undertake the duties of a superior in the superior's absence
Opposite of serving as a reserve or backup to someone or something
Opposite of kept in reserve as a spare or backup
Opposite of a person, especially a schoolteacher, acting as a temporary substitute for another
“Without the aide's dedicated assistance, the main teacher may become overstrained and exhausted, resulting in diminished efficiency.”
Opposite of acting as a substitute or surrogate for another
Opposite of presenting a choice between two or more possibilities
“They sent Roeh to David, who offered him the only option of helping them to get out of his tight spot.”
Opposite of with raised letters or images on the surface
“The weekend bag also arrives ready to go with a debossed leather luggage tag.”
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