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What is the opposite of revel?

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Verb
Opposite of to enjoy oneself in a lively or boisterous way
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Opposite of to enjoy or take delight in
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Opposite of to take self-indulgent pleasure in (something)
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Opposite of to play or move about in a cheerful and lively way
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Opposite of to take great pleasure in (something)
“I generally dislike playing in the mud, unlike my three brothers who revel in getting dirty.”
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Opposite of to engage in a joyous activity, usually in appreciation of an event
“His response was not to sulk, but to treat his failure as a learning experience.”
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Opposite of to move in a playful or exaggerated manner
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Opposite of to engage in fun, excitement or revelry
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(dated) Opposite of to express or show elation or triumph
“A select few condemn the festivities as an act of ignoring what the day meant to the certain communities.”
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Opposite of to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation
“It was difficult to watch him toil away while I was enjoying a glass of Mojito.”
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Opposite of to exhibit (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or satisfaction at an adversary's misfortune
“We commiserate with fellow supporters when their heroes and their particular sporting interest goes down.”
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Opposite of to create a noisy disturbance
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Opposite of to talk humorously or flippantly (about something or someone)
“If it is difficult to speak earnestly of personal matters, to speak earnestly about public matters seems perverse.”
Noun
Opposite of lively and noisy enjoyment, especially with drinking and dancing
Noun
Opposite of a period or instance of engaging in joyful activities
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Opposite of relating to vice or immorality
Noun
Opposite of a social gathering or enjoyable activity held to celebrate something
“I prefer solitude because I have an introverted personality.”
Noun
Opposite of an elaborate, formal and celebratory meal
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