Opposite of to crush into fine particles
“The documentary takes us behind the scenes in the paleontologist's workshop, where they reconstruct ancient dinosaurs as they might have been from tiny fragments.”
Opposite of to force into a narrow or tight space
“A pipe already connected the two, but the problem was finding a way to coax a cable through the pipe.”
Opposite of to hug, hold or embrace tightly
“After a brief emotional embrace, I wipe my eyes and unhug her.”
Opposite of to violently subdue (opposition or a rebellion)
“Fearful that the right planned to establish a fascist state, socialists rose up in the mining districts of Asturias only to be defeated by the army under the supervision of General Franco.”
Opposite of to beat, or defeat, convincingly
“Win or lose the America's Cup final, Coutts' team of sailors may find themselves all at sea after the race on the Hauraki Gulf.”
Opposite of to dishearten or demoralize one's spirit
“The subsequent photograph, published in a newspaper, was meant to inspirit the troops in Vietnam.”
Opposite of to shame or humiliate someone
“I just wanted to compliment Bill on speaking his mind, because I'm sure he gets a lot of flack and criticism for doing this.”
Opposite of to cause to be creased or wrinkled
“Roche had some time to spare and decided to press his clothes before heading to his sister's trial.”
Opposite of plural for a crowd of people pressed closely together
“The photographer observed a solemn individual in the middle of the large hall and decided to capture the mood.”
Opposite of plural for a brief but intense infatuation for someone, especially someone unattainable
“He cannot explain it or quite put his finger on it, but he has an inexplicable dislike for the new manager.”
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