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Opposite of willing to accept or agree to something without objection or resistance
Opposite of soft or flexible in texture or structure
Opposite of droopy, lacking in stiffness or firmness
Opposite of prepared to obey others unquestioningly
Opposite of ready to accept instruction or direction in an obedient manner
Opposite of accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance
Opposite of kind or lenient, often to excess
“His parents were strict disciplinarians who often had unrealistic expectations.”
Opposite of pliable or yielding to touch or pressure
Opposite of fertile, capable of producing in abundance
Opposite of lacking in confidence, assertiveness or self-assurance
“It has also been suggested that consumers who complain tend to be more self-confident and assertive.”
Opposite of respectful and considerate in nature
Opposite of willing to make concessions or characterized by pacifism
Opposite of the state or quality of being submissive
Opposite of the act of ceding or handing over something, or that which is ceded
Opposite of the action of surrendering to an opponent or powerful influence
Opposite of express or tacit abandonment of a right or position, usually without assignment to another person
Opposite of an act of relinquishing possession of, or a claim to, something
Opposite of the act of conceding or relinquishing a possession or one's position
Opposite of an act of devoting time, effort, resources, or energy to a particular undertaking
“Steeped in the frugality of his time, he never wanted to go out to eat or spend money when he didn't feel the need.”
Opposite of the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials
“Mass destruction of old cars in a manner that makes them worth something as scrap material would ease the sale of fourth-hand cars.”
Opposite of the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner
Opposite of present participle for to yield or produce as a result of an investment of money, time or effort
“For the simple case of a competitive market, it would appear that producers might well lose profits from increased metering.”
Opposite of present participle for to surrender to arguments, demands, or pressure
“The rebels vowed to resist any attack by the military and to fight on for independence.”
(yield to) Opposite of present participle for to accede to a request or demand
“The hero did not like the woman's effort to become his focal point and attempted to reject her demands.”
Opposite of present participle for to relinquish possession of
“If travelers express uncertainty with respect to their passing through Paris, they are allowed to retain their passports.”
(of a mass or structure) Opposite of present participle for to physically give way under force or pressure
“No clutch would last under the strain of starting a heavy train.”
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