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Opposite of 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 to negotiate terms with someone, especially an opponent
“The two powerhouse nations constantly argue over who instigated the attacks.”
Basic things required to sustain life
Opposite of plural for something that is enjoyed or indulged in, especially on an infrequent basis
“This is just another burden added on top of what is already a full plate.”
Opposite of plural for a source of pleasure
“It was such a pain to keep up pretenses with his brother-in-law's family.”
Opposite of plural for an event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure
“Early dinners are a routine for us and normally consist of a protein with roast vegetables.”
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