(of time, usually "fly by") Opposite of to pass swiftly
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Opposite of to hamper, hinder or slow down the progress of
Opposite of to feel great fear about something
“You need to relax, all this overtime and stress is making you tense.”
Opposite of to travel at a fast speed
“Decelerate through the next 500 meters and then pick up speed again once you pass the town.”
(of a process) Opposite of to speed up
“Decreasing the amount of heat will slow down the cooking process.”
Opposite of to make worse
“Even the rain seemed to lessen, becoming fine drizzle as opposed to a downpour.”
Opposite of to make or become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
“It should gradually diminish as the body returns to balance over a few months of treatment.”
Opposite of to work, or drive, oneself very hard
Opposite of to be the cause of
“Your method for conducting the experiment will introduce an anomaly that will impede the desired outcome.”
Opposite of to push, carry, or send forcibly, hastily, or unceremoniously
Opposite of to harmonize or work well with something else
Opposite of to earn through work or effort
“An inability or disinclination to network with others will likely hamper your career.”
Opposite of to lower in duration
“We are going to leave if you prolong your arrival time any further.”
Opposite of to provide the means to do something
“The government feared that increased taxes would prevent businesses from hiring more staff.”
(of time, usually "fly by") Opposite of to pass swiftly
“It's amazing how time seems to slow when I have reduced distractions to a minimum.”
Opposite of to act as someone's mentor
“That success was short-lived, as his time with the grappling arts began to hinder his career.”
Opposite of to exert oneself for a particular purpose
“I would laze late into the night despite having work to complete.”
Opposite of to direct or guide along a pathway
“The roadblocks were put in place to obstruct the flow of traffic in an area full of construction activity.”
Opposite of to acquire or develop
“A man wholly under the influence of his passions may lose his ability to think rationally and be regarded as intoxicated or insane.”
Opposite of to advance or to promote the growth of
“The athlete knew that he would regress his skills if he did not continue to train hard.”
Opposite of to fix or shape the form or character of
“Your unwillingness to work hard will hinder how successful you are in life.”
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