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Opposite of a ball of stone or metal used as a missile shot from a large gun or cannon
Opposite of an attempt to do something
Opposite of an attempt or effort to achieve something
Opposite of a sudden loud, sharp noise
Opposite of a loud, deep, resonant sound
“Living in an atmosphere as near noise-free as any on earth, they could hear a soft murmur across a clearing the size of a football field.”
Opposite of the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
Opposite of a large mouthful of liquid, typically hastily drunk
Opposite of a single act of imbibing in a liquid, or the single portion that is imbibed
Opposite of the action of firing a gun or missile
“A crucial element in shock action was the holding of fire until the enemy was at a very close range.”
Opposite of a blow with the fist
Opposite of a small amount of something
Opposite of a single act of imbibing in a liquid, or the single portion that is imbibed
“The most ideal angle of tilt for the efficient chugging of beer is 45 degrees.”
Opposite of a chance or possibility for progress or profit
“I faced a lot of adversity at my last place of employment in trying to get promoted.”
Opposite of an opportunity to achieve something
Opposite of a risky action undertaken with the hope of success
Opposite of a possibility of something happening or being the case
“As a rule, an etheromaniac is never cured except by the impossibility of satisfying his passion.”
Opposite of a person or thing that is a source of hope
“I had no hope in him as he was a dud.”
Opposite of an opportunity to do or achieve something
“The following studies cite an inopportunity to partake in sports as the reason for lower rates of participation in athletics by women.”
Opposite of an instance of striking or being struck
“That was a fortunate miss for him, having evaded the oncoming vehicle by a matter of inches.”
Opposite of a small amount of something, especially a liquid
“You need to drink a lot of water to quench your thirst.”
Opposite of a small amount of liquid extracted from something by squeezing
“There was an overflow of coffee in my cup when I attempted to draw a rosetta in my latte.”
Opposite of a portion or serving, especially of food
“He was famished and decided to get himself a whole chicken to eat.”
Opposite of a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance
“When her two-year-old son fell asleep, there was silence in the room and she could hear her own breathing.”
(sports) Opposite of an act of kicking, hitting or throwing the ball to another player
“Retention of possession was quite clearly on the agenda this week after the opposition recorded an unprecedented amount of steals in the last game.”
Opposite of under the influence of alcohol
Opposite of physically tired or fatigued
Opposite of feeling very tired or fatigued
Opposite of not properly working or having the desired effect
Opposite of no longer capable, effective or needed
Opposite of shorter in size than average or expected
Opposite of not working
“I took my car to a local garage and got my flat tires fixed.”
Opposite of past tense for to discharge a projectile
Opposite of past tense for to move or cause to move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction
Opposite of past tense for to take, or cause to go, from one place to another
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