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Opposite of control of or dominion over an area or people
“Fundamentally, the subordination of the oppressed nations to the major powers is rooted in economic relations.”
Opposite of one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure
“The Chief Inspector stated to the media that the perpetrator would feel the full force of the law and pay for his transgression.”
Opposite of the normal or customary state of things
“The dog never wavered, not for a second, and I can tell you, this was a serious departure from his normal routine.”
Opposite of an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Opposite of a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
Opposite of a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
Opposite of control or dominance over someone or something
“This kind of freedom may coincide with the cruelest despotism and with the subjugation of the overwhelming majority of the people.”
Opposite of behavior that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society
Opposite of domination, influence, or authority over another
Opposite of a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
Opposite of a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
(usually used in plural form "essentials") Opposite of a fundamental element or characteristic
“Frankly, I find the minutia of everyday life much more interesting than the glaring important life-changing events that shape our lives.”
Opposite of a standard or rule by which others follow or are judged
Opposite of the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something
Opposite of explanation based on hypothesis and experiments
Opposite of a limiting condition, rule or measure
Opposite of a requirement which must be satisfied before taking a course of action
Opposite of a long, narrow mark or band
Opposite of a thing that is done to comply with rules or regulations
Opposite of the action or manner of controlling or regulating a state, organization, or people
“When law and order break down in a country, it is the first step towards anarchy and chaos.”
Opposite of the customary or correct method or procedure
“With legal impropriety, the judge bullied the jury into a finding of guilty.”
(of a person) Opposite of the quality of having a high personal standing or status
“Your unimportance to this group is really understated.”
Opposite of an authoritative command or instruction
“Joe had been given the liberty to carry out his own brand of justice by a mysterious agency.”
Opposite of a leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article
“Force is the ally and auxiliary of the law, so as long as the latter is respected, the force will be inactive.”
Opposite of an authoritative order
“When I was a boy, my aunt, then a radio announcer, declined my request to play my favorite tune on air.”
Opposite of to govern or rule over
“Boxhorn kept stressing the absolutist dogma that the people fervently obey their King, no matter what rights he violated.”
Opposite of to restrain or have control over
“I finally let the madness relinquish its hold on me.”
Opposite of to be in power
“This is the day that I officially abdicate my throne and pass the kingship on to my successor.”
Opposite of to pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case
“He enters a strong and solemn protest against that ANtinomian spirit which would reject the law as a rule of life.”
Opposite of to be a dominant or powerful factor
“One of the most frequently cited reasons why a team can struggle is that strong individual performers are often not team-oriented.”
Opposite of to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level
“He would take deep breaths as a coping mechanism when negative thoughts and feelings were threatening to get out of control.”
Opposite of to overpower by weight
Opposite of to make less powerful or intense, thereby easier to control
“In an ancient era, twin girls are raised as boys to prevent their wizard father from sacrificing them to intensify his supernatural powers.”
Opposite of to stipulate action to be taken as an order or instruction
Opposite of to command the doing of by one's authority
Opposite of to give an authoritative or decisive command or order
Opposite of to be in charge or command of
“Several specialists would serve in a team led by Danny Ocean who wanted to pull off one of the greatest heists of all time.”
Opposite of to declare, determine or deem to be (a certain way)
Opposite of to instruct or order (someone) to do something
Opposite of to declare or announce in a formal or solemn way
Opposite of to direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
“When his beloved mother died, Shaka became unhinged and began to mismanage his army.”
Opposite of to regulate or keep under control
Opposite of to direct or influence the behavior or development of
“What that tells me is that right now, is that whatever is being reported could be information to deceive and mislead people.”
Opposite of to put down or control by cruelty or force
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