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Opposite of to make a living for the benefit of others
“The dead-beat father regularly neglects his family and children.”
Opposite of to establish a fact to be true
“Recent data disproves that unemployment has fallen to record lows.”
Opposite of to assist by contributing
“They are secretive and regularly withhold information from the authorities.”
Opposite of to approbate or endorse
“Many agree that this conflict is senseless and openly oppose it.”
Opposite of to agree to or with
“I fundamentally disagree with many statements in this flawed article.”
Opposite of to strengthen or stabilize
“The lies are just the latest attempt to destabilize a fractured country.”
Opposite of to provide moral support
“His decision to dissociate himself from the controversial organization was met approvingly by the wider public.”
Opposite of to raise or take care of
“Apathetic attitudes and depression are personality characteristics we often find in parents who neglect the needs of their children.”
Opposite of to substantiate or verify
“The court held that the statute did not invalidate the tenancy agreement.”
(archaic) Opposite of to endure or tolerate
“Sadly, he will likely succumb to temptation yet again.”
Opposite of plural for a structure that complements or supplements something else
“Before induction into a specific branch of the armed forces, recruits undergo at least nine weeks of basic military training.”
(fines) Opposite of plural for financial help
“I was given an expiation notice and a fine for my parking indiscretion.”
(debts) Opposite of plural for financial help
“Court records showed that he had a debt owing on a farm he had purchased two decades ago.”
Opposite of plural for assistance provided
“The drought is becoming a hindrance in our efforts to quell the fires in the northern part of the state.”
Opposite of plural for approval or permission given for a decision (to do something), especially on a moral or emotional level
“Her parents expressed strong disapproval of her desire to marry her high school sweetheart.”
Opposite of plural for public acclaim or appreciation
“The leniency of the sentence was met with widespread condemnation from the community.”
Opposite of plural for evidence or proof
“The inevidence is in itself suggestive of the defendant's innocence.”
(computing) Opposite of plural for the state of two systems being compatible
“The issue might be due to a conflict between your operating system and the Excel program.”
Opposite of plural for the bearing of a secondary role
“My holiday plans are at the mercy of the head of the company.”
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