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What is the opposite of subdue?

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Opposite of to conquer or be victorious over
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Opposite of to overcome or bring under control
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Opposite of to make less powerful or intense, thereby easier to control
“In an ancient era, twin girls are raised as boys to prevent their wizard father from sacrificing them to intensify his supernatural powers.”
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Opposite of to put at east or quell
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Opposite of to provide comfort or assuagement to
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Opposite of to diminish the confidence or courage of
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Opposite of to be victorious over
“Cronos, the first powerful God who ruled the Heavens above, was warned by Gaia and Ouranos that someday he would be defeated by one of his own sons.”
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Opposite of to intimidate, subdue, or control by awe
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Opposite of to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
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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.”
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Opposite of to injure a person's dignity and self-respect
“To elevate and dignify her is to elevate and dignify the world.”
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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.”
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Opposite of to hold or engage the attention of
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Opposite of to overawe someone, especially with words or facts they may not fully comprehend
“In attempting to elucidate the significance of this paradox, I want to proceed carefully.”
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Opposite of to destroy, weaken or work against
“The increasingly alienating events in the years and decades to follow did nothing but strengthen their cause.”
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Opposite of to tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or on a farm
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Opposite of to intimidate
“Having him on board, at least for an interim period, would reassure customers and staff.”
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Opposite of to discipline (one's body, appetites etc) by suppressing desires
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Opposite of to diminish or weaken the striking characteristics of
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Opposite of to have power and influence over
“After three straight weeks with poor performances, the young gun continues to struggle at the elite level of the sport.”
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Opposite of to make or become more settled or subdued
“Angus admitted that this entire mess was starting to aggravate him.”
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Opposite of to weaken an armed opposition, such as a military or army
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Opposite of to become, or to make, less bright, especially of a light source
“There are dome lights to illuminate the cabin for night flying and, in addition, electric side-light fixtures for reading.”
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