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Contexts ▼▲ Noun Opposite of a severe reprimand Opposite of an instance of fierce public criticism or opposition Verb Opposite of to rise upwards abruptly and rapidly (literally or figuratively) Opposite of to rapidly increase in amount, value or degree Opposite of to move very rapidly Opposite of to send off into the skies or space (usually sports) Opposite of to hit, kick or throw something (usually a ball) extremely high (informal) Opposite of to move or depart hastily Opposite of to move at a fast speed on foot Opposite of to rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of a severe reprimand commendation pat on the back praise compliment approval endorsement citation indorsement congratulations reward forgiveness Noun ▲ Opposite of an instance of fierce public criticism or opposition defenseUS defenceUK argument justification vindication reason reasoning rationale rationalisationUK rationalizationUS explanation reply response rebuttal account premise alibi submission excuse “His defense was that he was only trying to protect himself and his family.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to rise upwards abruptly and rapidly (literally or figuratively) plummet nosedive plunge slump tumble fall decline decrease descend diminish drop lessen lower weaken go down dwindle sink dive abate deteriorate depreciate crash recede reduce dip shrink collapse slide topple fail fade devalue cheapen degenerate slip devalorize cave in swoop devaluate wane fall off subside worsen compress condense curtail ease shorten abridge hurtle stagnate crash-land land languish attenuate disimprove quell touch down deplete flag sag disintegrate soften retrograde decrement lower in price relinquish keel over lower in value curb constrict contract deflate ebb compact depress jump down go to seed decay unload crumble shrivel drop off wear away abbreviate tail off peter out wither wear down minify downsize de-escalate stumble stoop settle come down set disembark buckle cascade fall down drop down plop limit subtract from lower oneself move down slow stop halt improve wind down more ❯ Verb ▲ Opposite of to rapidly increase in amount, value or degree dip contract dwindle reduce shrink wane alight dismount fall off subside unfix decrease diminish lessen recede decline lower drop plunge fall slump descend plummet shrivel fade taper tail off fail die lose wither destroy kill sink die out compress soften weaken lighten moderate curb restrain downsize downscale cut quell cut back on cut back cut down cut down on more ❯ Verb ▲ Opposite of to move very rapidly crawl creep poke dawdle slow walk amble stroll delay wait halt stay stop saunter decelerate dally procrastinate rest discourage hinder dissuade cease plod go slowly retard remain loiter mosey check lose sew loaf idle face meet move slowly drag tarry retreat toddle arrive slow down pootle tootle bimble move at a snail's pace walk slowly lowball sashay fix mend loosen unlock unfasten fail backfire trail mooch wander prevent tap lollygag take one's time slither diddle-daddle potter proceed trot brake stall repress drag your feet outspan laze relax loll lie around be indolent shun neglect ignore trickle take it easy inch run away shilly-shally creak along lag aid stand linger help pull go slow more ❯ Verb ▲ Opposite of to send off into the skies or space bring down shoot down “If you don't bring down the helicopter now, it will strike again at a less opportune time.” Verb ▲ (usually sports) Opposite of to hit, kick or throw something (usually a ball) extremely high block deflect parry repel avert rebuff repulse hinder impede prevent halt thwart intercept foil deter restrict hamper stymie curb interrupt defend against fend off hold off stave off turn aside hold at bay keep at bay “The goalkeeper would deflect the ball away from the goal skillfully.” Verb ▲ (informal) Opposite of to move or depart hastily stay remain wait await linger hang lag loiter settle stick abide bide dwell hover procrastinate continue dally delay pause rest tarry halt stop hang about hang around hang out hang round hold on keep on put down roots remain behind sit tight stay behind stay out stay put stick around sweat it out wait around “Do you mind if we stay here a little longer?” Verb ▲ Opposite of to move at a fast speed on foot walk tread dawdle step lumber plod saunter stroll trudge advance amble ambulate canter crawl creep meander pace patrol prowl shuffle stalk strut footslog mosey perambulate pootle promenade roam shamble slog toddle trek continue ramble slow traipse yomp “She watched in gentle adoration, her two-year-old daughter walk slowly toward her.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed retreat retire fall back backtrack recede backpedal back off back away back out draw back “Considering the dangers, I slowly retreat out of the dark cavern and look for another spot to settle for the night.” Find more words! 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