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Opposite of to remove or wear away by friction
Opposite of to make a long, deep cut in
Opposite of to damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use
“A good wax will easily last eight to ten months on a car that will protect the paint from external elements like scratches, dust, and contaminants.”
Opposite of to smooth or level out by rubbing or applying friction
Opposite of to scrape or wear away by friction
Opposite of to make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with, or as if with, a gouge
Opposite of to touch or brush lightly in passing
Opposite of to expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary
Opposite of to make an impression into, especially a surface
Opposite of to remove the skin, peel, or dehull
Opposite of to brush off or away, typically dirt or litter
Opposite of to form by making a hole
“You can fill the gap with expanding foam.”
Opposite of an embarrassing or difficult predicament
Opposite of a fight, especially a fistfight without weapons
Opposite of a mark made by scratching
Opposite of an undertaking that goes against convention or that is somewhat ridiculous
Opposite of a small cut or notch
Opposite of a difficult or awkward situation from which it is hard to extricate oneself
“In this gig, I have had the good fortune of visiting many television studios over the years.”
Opposite of something that needs to be resolved
“It's an inescapable truth that these problems have no easy solution.”
Opposite of a notch or line cut or scratched into a surface
Opposite of a physical injury
“A book on eating yourself toward healthiness and away from heart disease sits brightly between two much thicker books on cocktail recipes and party snacks.”
Opposite of an unpleasant situation, usually where difficult choices have to be made
“Ian sees this as a win-win situation, creating jobs on one hand, and preserving culture on the other.”
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