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Opposite of free from physical disturbance
“This has been a quiet and restful spell of days after a restless but interesting week.”
Opposite of free from noise
“He was surrounded by noisy and boisterous children as he sat motionless on his throne.”
(of a body of water) Opposite of not having any waves
“The gleaming of the rising sun gave some exquisite effect of coloring in the shallow rocky waters of the turbid bay.”
Opposite of not moving or making a sound
“It had been dark in there, and there had been lots of moving shadows.”
(of a place, period of time, or situation) Opposite of without disturbance, activity or excitement
“New York is a lively city that never sleeps.”
Opposite of unable to be heard or not loud enough to be heard
Opposite of having emotional or mental peace
“A recent phone call made him agitated and he felt like having a tantrum to dispel some of the frustration he felt.”
Opposite of no longer alive
“I'm a cowboy riding on a steel horse, and I'm wanted dead or alive.”
Opposite of in spite of what preceded
“The cell phone is thin and light and therefore very convenient to carry around.”
Opposite of up to a time, as in the preceding time
“The sofa is no longer functional because it has a broken leg and no cushions.”
Opposite of up until then or now
Opposite of in addition to (something)
“She had many pets including several sheep, a dog, but never any cows in the paddock.”
Opposite of in addition to what has been stated
“A special herbal topical medication was exclusively designed by experts in our institution.”
Opposite of without any movement
Opposite of used to intensify a comparative adjective or adverb
“Many of the above developments have taken place, making them less crowded than before.”
Opposite of deep silence and calm
“From the outside, these walled enclosures appear austere, but inside they were havens of tranquillity from the noise and bustle of the city.”
Opposite of the state or condition of being untroubled
Opposite of to make or become calm
“At times, he would agitate Sarah by blowing intermittently into her right ear.”
Opposite of to stop the noise of or make quiet
“Huge crowds had turned out to see him speak about his emotional healing journey and applaud his bravery.”
Opposite of to calm down
“The pressure began to mount as the media harangued us for an answer.”
Opposite of to cause to stop
“Criminalizing them does nothing but perpetuate useless and costly cycles of recrimination and retaliation.”
Opposite of to deaden or muffle the noise or volume of
“The canyon walls amplify the sound of both the falling water and the squealing kids who are awed by this giant faucet.”
Opposite of to make less strong or intense
Opposite of to deaden, muffle, or soften the sound of
Opposite of to come, or cause to come, to a standstill
“The classes were stimulating, and the students were able to get together after class to continue where they had left off.”
Opposite of to keep under control, especially something that is increasing in intensity or extremity
“He is the latest candidate to unleash his anger with raw and emotional language.”
Opposite of to restrain or to keep in check
“Free yourself from the tyranny of emotional baggage, and you will be able to move on.”
Opposite of despite the fact that
“Michael decided to return to the Bulls and as a result won a few more championships with them.”
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