Opposite of to accept or commence a given responsibility or engagement
Opposite of to push (someone or something) out of one's way with one's shoulder
Opposite of to move or proceed forward by force
Opposite of to move past someone or something with force
“Sarah had to wait until the crowd dispersed before she could proceed to take a photo with one of her idols.”
Opposite of to push roughly
Opposite of to carry and take from one place to another
Opposite of to strengthen or stabilize
“The lies are just the latest attempt to destabilize a fractured country.”
(of a job or task) Opposite of to agree to take responsibility of
“Due to personal reasons, I will have to relinquish any responsibility I have in this project moving forward.”
Opposite of to assume responsibility or authority over a situation or group
Opposite of to take responsibility for
“Excuses do not deny any casual contribution to the outcome, but they deny responsibility, and if they are accepted, they cancel it.”
Opposite of to exert force or pressure on
“Her school bag was so heavy that she had to place it on the ground and pull it all the way to the car.”
Opposite of to assume or accept (responsibility or blame)
“Like most of his countrymen, he would shirk responsibility and would endeavor to throw as much as he could on the shoulders of others.”
Opposite of to support the weight of
“The carriages will break under the weight of all that we're taking with us to Mount Vernon.”
Opposite of to carry and take from one place to another
“You can unpack the goods once you reach your destination.”
Opposite of an act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself
“She gave him a tug to indicate that she wanted his attention, but he refused to draw his eyes away from the game unfolding on the television.”
Opposite of the sloping side of a mountain
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