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Opposite of to guide the movement or course of
Opposite of to accompany to a given location, typically while guarding or supervising them
Opposite of to physically guide a person or animal
“The horse would follow John to water, but would not drink.”
Opposite of to direct or influence the behavior or development of
“What that tells me is that right now, is that whatever is being reported could be information to deceive and mislead people.”
Opposite of to maneuver, manipulate or handle something in a skillful manner
Opposite of to direct or steer a group of animals or people
(of a meeting or seminar) Opposite of to manage or preside over
“To follow your petty call to arms over trivial matters would be a massive waste of resources.”
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 lure by temptation
Opposite of to guide or direct in a particular direction
“The old knave tried to mislead the children away from their parents but was thwarted by an officer who chased him away.”
Opposite of to show the way
“The little girl with curly hair would follow her mother all the way back to their house.”
Opposite of to direct one's attention or focus on a particular object or activity
“Go out and get yourself indulged in activities that can divert your energy away from obsessive thoughts.”
Opposite of to exploit or use something to one's advantage
“As humans adapt to their environment, and as they change to meet new challenges posed by their constantly changing environments, their cultures change and evolve.”
(of personnel) Opposite of to work at, run, or operate (a place or piece of equipment) or defend (a fortification)
“Does the government not know that a hungry and irate man could mismanage the equipment entrusted to him?”
(force) Opposite of to move (something or oneself) slowly and carefully
“The second wall of rock doesn't quite meet the one I have been sliding along, so I force myself into the narrowing gap, totally sightless.”
(rush) Opposite of to move (something or oneself) slowly and carefully
“Immediately on the first musket being fired, the affrighted group would rush towards the edge of the ice and nearly overturn the whole of our party.”
Opposite of to teach or educate someone on a given subject
Opposite of to prepare something in advance
“The coach was out of ideas and it was now up the players to get creative and improvise.”
Opposite of to direct or face in a specific direction
Opposite of to cause to have opposite (usually negative) opinions about someone or something
Opposite of to cause to be in a specified state
“Elwood created a media campaign to curb mental illness before it required institutionalization or to help people avoid its onset altogether.”
Opposite of to direct something with great force
“He would guide his daughter gently and carefully into place as she slept.”
Opposite of to cause someone to be in (a difficult situation)
“Taking your vehicle on routes where signage clearly says it's allowed will prevent you from getting into a sticky situation.”
Opposite of a warning or piece of information given in a discreet or confidential way
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