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Opposite of a painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles
Opposite of a thing that prevents or is intended to prevent someone from doing something
Opposite of an unpleasant sensation caused by physical illness or injury
“My whole body was sore, but I derived great pleasure from getting a much-needed massage.”
Opposite of a painful contraction of a muscle or muscles
Opposite of a physical injury
“A book on eating yourself toward healthiness and away from heart disease sits brightly between two much thicker books on cocktail recipes and party snacks.”
Opposite of an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness
“Banknotes have a natural advantage over coins in that they are lighter to carry but are also less durable.”
Opposite of to prohibit movement or expression of
(of an action or event) Opposite of to prevent from happening
“Despite the best efforts of the protestors, the politicians would expedite the ratification of the new law.”
Opposite of to reduce in size, especially through the application of pressure
(of a bodily part) Opposite of to suffer pain
“My wound eventually heal completely after a week.”
Opposite of to crush by being too tight, such as a foot by a shoe
Opposite of to become or make less wide
“Nitric oxide stored in the top layers of the skin reacts to sunlight and causes blood vessels to widen.”
Opposite of to make (someone or something) late or slow
“We should avoid taking shortcuts just to hasten the time it takes to reach our destination.”
Opposite of to set, or to serve as, a limit to
“If you ignore the warnings and choose to exceed the speed limit, you put yourself and everyone else on the road at risk.”
Opposite of to impede or keep in check (the progress of)
(of a space) Opposite of restricted in area or volume
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