To dispute the validity of
“The defendant's lawyer then challenges the evidence presented by the prosecutor.”
Opposite of to ingest or consume food
“Before six months of age, chicks continue to stay around the nest as their parents bring back food and regurgitate it for them.”
Opposite of to drink or imbibe in a liquid
“The commander's hysterical laugh causes Murray to spit the green substance, some of which catches the captain's mask.”
Opposite of to restrain or repress, especially one's feelings, opinions or emotions
“He could ill afford to openly express his joy at Hedda's escape, as this surely would be looked upon by Gerhard as an act of treason.”
Opposite of to tolerate or put up with something undesirable
“Conflict at certain town meetings prompted the general assembly to ban unruly behavior and uncivil speech at meetings.”
Opposite of to take back something that one has said or stated
“It is just not true, as his critics assert, that he always took the easy way out.”
Opposite of plural for a single act of imbibing in a liquid, or the single portion that is imbibed
“The most ideal angle of tilt for the efficient chugging of beer is 45 degrees.”
Opposite of plural for a small portion of a serving of a food, especially that is swallowed at one time
“The children played with cousins their age while the grownups stuffed themselves on a banquet of food and drink.”
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