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Opposite of kept or preserved in a can or similar container
Opposite of being regaled or given hospitality
Opposite of able to withstand
“During treatment, your pores and circulation are now open, temporarily making you more vulnerable to the elements.”
Opposite of pure and free from impurities
Opposite of to have provided physiological relief
“The constant rubbing aggravated my wound.”
Opposite of past tense for to give medical care or attention to
“She is hesitant to harm any living creature, but she would have to wound the animal to protect herself.”
(treat to) Opposite of past tense for to pay the bill for someone else
“I'll pay for it, or we'll go Dutch on the bill, if that offends your sensitivities.”
Opposite of past tense for to engage in something indulgent, especially on an infrequent basis
“Why do you burden yourself with the weight of extra work when you don't need to?”
Opposite of past tense for to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking
“I want to briefly discuss two TV examples, just because these two shows, in particular, mishandle the subject in a certain way.”
Opposite of past tense for to attempt to bring an ailment to an end
“A depressed child can actually find it painful to participate in certain activities, and pushing him too hard can exacerbate his depression.”
Opposite of past tense for to subject to a chemical or industrial process
“We initially wanted to treat the brick wall with acid wash, but we liked the texture and decided to leave as is.”
(treat one to) Opposite of past tense for to entertain or amuse with
“Ms. Chambers, please don't bore us with well-known statistics, but if you have new data to report, please get on with it!”
Opposite of past tense for to negotiate terms with someone, especially an opponent
“The two powerhouse nations constantly argue over who instigated the attacks.”
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