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Opposite of to be victorious over
Opposite of to overcome, quieten, or bring under control
Opposite of make calm, quiet
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 to injure a person's dignity and self-respect
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 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.”
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.”
Opposite of put the kibosh on
Opposite of to make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent
“Tensions between the rival clubs would rise when a contentious penalty was given to the home team.”
Opposite of to put a damper on one's mood or enthusiasm
“You need a nice, relaxing holiday to raise your spirits.”
Opposite of to deaden, muffle, or soften the sound of
Opposite of to overcome an abstract obstacle
Opposite of to repress or put a stop to the expression of something, especially disapproval
“His public transgressions will continue to occasion criticisms of his wild party ways.”
Opposite of to attempt to persuade without being obvious about it, by understating a position so the listener takes the good points as obvious
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