Opposite of to attract or tempt, especially by offering pleasure or advantage
Opposite of to bribe (someone) in exchange for something one wants
Opposite of to entice, especially by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach
Opposite of to convince or manipulate
“The convenient rationalization that our weapons potpourri will confuse the enemy into fear of misbehaving is absurd and threatening.”
Opposite of to attract or seduce someone
“She had no interest in Wade and would often reject his advances.”
Opposite of to convince, or cause to believe, through flattery
“Had Grampion been imperious or improper, her arsenal would have been adequate to repel his advances, but he was simply gentlemanly.”
Opposite of to invite someone somewhere
“We will now disinvite our neighbors over for lunch because they have proven themselves to be real jerks.”
Opposite of to encourage or cause a certain event or outcome
“Alternatively, if you want to prevent negative commentary, you could avoid social media altogether.”
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