Opposite of present participle for to reject or spurn someone or their requests
Opposite of present participle for to provide housing or accommodation for
“The owners of a local motel would turn away Chico and his family because there were no vacancies.”
Opposite of present participle for to cause someone to feel attraction by personal charm
“She'd always been smart enough, but in a practical way that seemed to repel men.”
Opposite of present participle for to insert or introduce
Opposite of present participle for to side with or support
“It is a good idea to alienate yourself from bad press and online trolls.”
Opposite of present participle for to agree to receive or take receipt of
“He warned the committee that if he were to win, he would refuse his award on philosophical grounds.”
Opposite of present participle for to attract the interest of, especially of a group
“The loss of flexibility a family suffers when it buys rather than rents will deter many buyers.”
(appeal to) Opposite of present participle for to be attractive to
“The majority of home buyers search online, and unrenovated properties with unattractive listing photos will deter many of them.”
Opposite of present participle for to accept
“I decided to turn down the first job I was offered as I was confident of getting some better offers.”
Opposite of present participle for to attract and engage the attention or interest of
“I started to bark like a dog to repel him and his obnoxious friends.”
Opposite of present participle for to listen to, and empathize with, the woes of another
Opposite of present participle for to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively
Opposite of present participle for to place or set in an upright position
Opposite of present participle for to give shelter or protection to
Opposite of present participle for to cut or split up, especially into four equal parts
Opposite of present participle for to provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment
Opposite of present participle for to attract or tempt, especially by offering pleasure or advantage
Opposite of present participle for to treat with great care, attention or indulgence
Opposite of present participle for to inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially
Opposite of present participle for to take heed or pay attention to, especially of advice or instruction
“It's obvious she is going to ignore you if you keep barking instructions like a mad man.”
Opposite of present participle for to prefer, desire, or choose to have something
“I was full and I would refuse food for the rest of the day.”
Opposite of present participle for to receive (someone) as a guest, typically providing them with food and drink
Opposite of present participle for to nurture and care for (someone or something) as they grow
Opposite of present participle for to cook in liquid
Opposite of present participle for to care for (someone) lovingly
Opposite of present participle for to consider or give serious or careful thought to
Opposite of present participle for to embrace or hold someone or something tightly in one's arms
Opposite of present participle for to call on in support of an earnest request
“After being told that she could refuse their request to search her bags, Morgan consented.”
Opposite of present participle for to accept something willingly or gladly
“He would spurn her advances because he was a happily married man.”
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