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Opposite of to confine or keep within certain limits
Opposite of to restrain or to keep in check
“Free yourself from the tyranny of emotional baggage, and you will be able to move on.”
Opposite of to hold (something) at a fixed level or in a fixed state for a period of time
Opposite of to make (someone or something) late or slow
“We should avoid taking shortcuts just to hasten the time it takes to reach our destination.”
Opposite of to isolate in or as if in quarantine
Opposite of take tough action
Opposite of to prevent or dissuade someone from engaging in an activity
“She would encourage her husband to eat plenty of vegetables because it was good for his health.”
Opposite of to reject or block (a motion or proposal)
“The delegates voted at the union's biennial convention to pass a motion.”
Opposite of to take preventative measures
“If you do not warm up before exercising strenuously, you can almost guarantee injury.”
(of an action or event) Opposite of to prevent from happening
“Despite the best efforts of the protestors, the politicians would expedite the ratification of the new law.”
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