Opposite of to astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react
Opposite of to confuse or confound with something surprising or shocking
“Perhaps someone out there could enlighten me with regard to the following situation that my 17-year-old son finds himself in.”
Opposite of to emotionally or mentally upset or alarm someone
Opposite of to make numb, as by cold or anesthetic
Opposite of to cause amazement
“Do not worry if you do not create legions of young meditators, but do worry if you bore them.”
Opposite of to offend the moral feelings of
“He did so and was received by Ferenc Erdei, who asked him to go out on the balcony of the Parliament to appease the crowd.”
Opposite of to surprise (someone) with something unexpected
“I am sorry that I do not know what the final outcome was in that case, but it would not surprise me one bit if the injustice were allowed to continue.”
Opposite of to immobilize or stop (from) moving, especially suddenly
“He stood there momentarily transfixed, but a bright light caused him to move suddenly.”
Opposite of to hit or strike, especially on the head
Opposite of to overwhelm (someone) with an emotion
“I find it difficult to believe that this love story will unaffect you.”
Opposite of to destroy or obliterate
Opposite of to be impossible to understand
“Everything would make sense once it was explained to us.”
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