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Opposite of a solid wooden or metal post with a point at one end
Opposite of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture
Opposite of the total of one's wealth and possessions
“That year, the family had hit rock bottom, in debt and living off of their credit cards.”
Opposite of a stake in a particular outcome
Opposite of a gift
“Dolphins have been documented rescuing humans and acting as our allies, yet they expect nothing in return.”
(British) Opposite of a bet, gamble or risky action
Opposite of a stake or involvement in an undertaking or venture
“All members of the jury must have a complete personal dissociation from the outcome of the case.”
Opposite of a sum payable as a first installment or pledge on a purchase or contract
“The seller or the auctioneer could file a lawsuit seeking specific performance or other remedies, but usually, the forfeiture of the deposit is all that happens.”
Opposite of a part or portion of something which is allotted to someone
“We do not charge any fees. You can keep the entirety of the revenue that you earn.”
Opposite of a structure that complements or supplements something else
“Before induction into a specific branch of the armed forces, recruits undergo at least nine weeks of basic military training.”
Opposite of a sum of money saved for the future
“When the cost of living increases, everybody will cut wasteful expenditure.”
Opposite of to gamble on the outcome of a game, race or event
Opposite of to bet money or something else in a gamble
Opposite of to give as security on a loan
Opposite of to stake (an amount of money) in a bet
Opposite of to provide (a company) with capital
Opposite of to gamble (money or something else of value) on the outcome of an event
“I do not think I am a lucky person, and besides, I would rather save my money than gamble it.”
Opposite of to gamble
“Jarrod is the kind of guy who likes to play it safe.”
Opposite of to lend money to someone, on the condition that it or its equivalent is returned
Opposite of to hand over as payment
“This committee feels that to deny him payment for the work he performed since he was not aware of the fact that he was violating the law, would be doing him a great injustice.”
(treat to) Opposite of to pay the bill for someone else
“I'll pay for it, or we'll go Dutch on the bill, if that offends your sensitivities.”
Opposite of to take a risk or chance on
“We decided to forego that rickety ride, fearful that it might break down.”
Opposite of to give financial, material, or moral support to
“He is accused of attempting to sabotage the eradication plan by giving rats an antidote to the poison used in the eradication.”
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