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Opposite of to wrap (something) round on itself to form into a spherical or cylindrical shape
Opposite of to flatten (something) by passing a roller over it or by passing it between rollers
Opposite of to make a loud, deep, resonant sound
Opposite of to move around or sideways unsteadily
Opposite of to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
Opposite of to flow or move in a stream
Opposite of to move or cause to move into a sloping position
Opposite of to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
To flow (noisily) in a stream
Opposite of to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
Opposite of to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
“Reach over and turn the faucet clockwise to stop the flow of the water.”
Opposite of to drip or dribble down vertically (in drops)
Opposite of to consider or give serious or careful thought to
Opposite of to cause a sound to carry and have an echo effect
Opposite of to increase in speed
“As you decelerate, the brakes get noticeably softer in the fraction of a second before the car stops.”
Opposite of to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
“Laurel told me that while I was at the entrance to her building, she saw two men in a black car stop next to my car.”
Opposite of to flow or move in a stream
“You can run the hairdryer over the wet patch on your dress and it should dry up pretty quick.”
Opposite of to move, glide or slide gracefully or effortlessly
Opposite of to make a low rumbling sound
(literally or figuratively) Opposite of to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
Opposite of to move or roll in waves or billows
“A rush of panic sets in as the water starts to freeze around them.”
Opposite of to form or shape into a ball
“When you unroll the napkin, the spoon will have changed into a knife.”
Opposite of to enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way
Opposite of to fall down or over, especially suddenly
Opposite of to be convincingly victorious over
Opposite of to tie or roll up (a number of things) together as though into a parcel
Opposite of to move in a specified direction as a mass of people or things
“The Siamese King ordered his army to spread out on both wings to repel the onslaught of the Burmese.”
Opposite of to be or cause to be at an angle
Opposite of to pass or cause to pass quickly in a particular direction
“The stream will follow down the small cliff where it will terminate in a large pond.”
(usually of a liquid) Opposite of to rise up, to spill over, or to be on the verge of spilling over
“His tears began to ebb once he had gotten over the overwhelming emotion of landing his dream job.”
Opposite of to make something into a cylindrical or fold-like shape
Opposite of to leak, seep or discharge liquid or gas
Opposite of to start, usually something exciting
Opposite of to get to a location by any means of motion
“Please stand still for a moment while I take your measurements.”
Opposite of to move or proceed very quickly
“He strode off to the tube station, leaving her to dawdle back to Piccadilly.”
Opposite of to rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed
“Considering the dangers, I slowly retreat out of the dark cavern and look for another spot to settle for the night.”
Opposite of a movement in which someone or something turns or is turned over on itself
Opposite of a prolonged, deep, reverberating sound
Opposite of a complete list or catalog of items
Opposite of an undulating or throbbing movement
Opposite of a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Opposite of an official list or record of names or items
“When I showed him the disorganized mess of the roster I compiled, Stephen was unpleasantly emphatic about its shortcomings, but assured me that it could be fixed.”
Opposite of a single ring in a coil
Opposite of a steady, continuous stream or supply of something
“As a result of the strike, there was a break in the production of European luxury cars.”
Opposite of a rapid turning or whirling motion
Opposite of a slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break
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