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Opposite of to a complete or absolute degree
Opposite of of the greatest possible degree or amount
Opposite of to an absolute or complete degree
Opposite of having no conditions or limitations
Opposite of not disguised, plainly visible
Opposite of great or extreme in degree or extent
(generic intensifier) Opposite of extreme or absolute in degree
“I am intrigued by your mitigated sense of self-righteousness, but not entirely surprised.”
(zero) Opposite of to an absolute degree
“I have absolutely zero faith that you can win this race against Rick.”
(imperfect) Opposite of to an absolute degree
“She might have been an imperfect wife, but she was loyal and great with the kids.”
Opposite of firmly established and unlikely to change, especially of a habit or belief
Opposite of to an absolute degree
Opposite of in a continued fashion, to an utter or complete degree, without relief
Opposite of in accordance with the truth, facts or standards
“Whispers and false rumors were being circulated about his new relationship.”
(somewhat uncommon) Opposite of to an absolute degree
“He puts on a front, but his happiness is most certainly questionable.”
(restricted) Opposite of to an absolute degree
“The detectives had limited authority to execute a search without a legal warrant.”
Opposite of having unconditional and enthusiastic support
“There was some grudging applause at the final curtain, but I got the feeling it was more for the sake of form, rather than actual enjoyment.”
Opposite of very great or extreme in amount or degree, typically in the negative sense
Opposite of to an absolute degree
Opposite of constituting or referring to all of something
“Members of the public were only allowed to see an incomplete version of the official report.”
Opposite of to state or express something in words (or sounds)
Opposite of to state or make known
Opposite of to express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
“I heard her mumble something under her breath as she was escorted out of the building.”
(with object) Opposite of to say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
“He acknowledged that he had an immediate gut reaction to government requests for the media to withhold information.”
Opposite of to give an account of
“Stay awhile and listen!”
Opposite of to utter words using speech
“You must be quiet when the interviewer asks you not to say anything.”
Opposite of to talk or express oneself, especially in a loud or aggressive way
Opposite of to state in a formal manner
“Nothing is worse than preparing an audience to hear a speech on one topic only to have the speaker announce that the topic has been changed.”
Opposite of to make a remark based on one's observation
“She wanted to put forward her opinion, but she would clam up for fear of judgment.”
Opposite of to convey or express in a particular way or manner
“The artist, generalizing from the facts of experience, combines concrete symbols absurdly so as to nonsensify pragmatic reality.”
Opposite of to state as a fact, usually forcefully
“Their answer was for Boothby to write to The Times, where he would deny all allegations outright.”
Opposite of to recite from memory
“Johnny would forget his prayers each night before going to bed.”
Opposite of to convey or express in a particular way or manner
“I understand that you don't quite agree with that?”
Opposite of to overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general
Opposite of complete, or the greatest possible
“Would I be able to help you in some capacity?”
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