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What is the opposite of standing by?

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Verb
Opposite of present participle for to be ready to be called on
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Opposite of present participle for to adhere to diligently or or in a steadfast manner
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Opposite of present participle for to injure someone physically, mentally or emotionally
“I always try to help my friends and family whenever they need a hand.”
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Opposite of present participle for to alter one's opinion about something
“I stand by my opinion that he is guilty.”
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Opposite of present participle for to deceive, disclose secrets or betray trust
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Opposite of present participle for to betray someone that has one's trust
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(deviate from) Opposite of present participle for to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation
Follow the rules, and you will be fine!”
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Opposite of present participle for to defy or put up a resistance to someone or something
“We stand before Your Highness, ready to do your bidding and obey your orders.”
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Opposite of present participle for to betray the secrets of, or to inform on someone
“The letter shows how far she is willing to defend him, despite her strong suspicions of his guilt of earlier crimes.”
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Opposite of present participle for to be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner
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Opposite of present participle for to feel repentant over
“In spite of the public outrage, many expect the stubborn judge to double down on his controversial comments.”
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Opposite of present participle for to move or jump suddenly or rapidly upwards or forwards
“There was nothing they could do except to sit and wait until the enemy passes.”
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Opposite of present participle for to move across or through a given point
“We would have to stop at the crossing in order for the children to safely walk across to their school.”
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Opposite of present participle for to abandon or leave behind
“Free from the control of cult life, Koichi struggles to shed the corrupt lineage he inherited from his proxy father while trying to reclaim his family.”
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Opposite of present participle for to move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward
“The staff will give you a number and customers are required to wait in line.”
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Opposite of present participle for to apply improperly or incorrectly in an almost obscene way
“The citizen has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but he must honor the laws of his country.”
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Opposite of present participle for to take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
Verb
Opposite of present participle for 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.”
Adjective
Opposite of thoroughly ready, prepared, equipped
Adjective
Opposite of ready for use
“Your device is currently inaccessible because the settings are not properly configured.”
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