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Opposite of to unfasten something tied, fastened, or fixed in place
Opposite of to cancel or reverse an action or its effects
Opposite of to cause the downfall or ruin of
(rare) Opposite of to bother or cause unease to one's mental or emotional state
Opposite of to unfasten something tied, fastened, or fixed in place
Opposite of to annul or abolish by an authoritative act
Opposite of to destroy or damage the value or quality of
Opposite of to free from a tangled or twisted state
Opposite of to let go off
“Get a good pair of tongs to grip on to your food tightly.”
Opposite of to remove the knot from laces
Opposite of to be victorious over
“It was maddening to see skiers I knew to be playing fair, guys who trained their hearts out with little financial reward, lose to the cheaters.”
Opposite of to cancel or annul a decision or course of action
“If the firefighters persevere with their eight-day strike this week, then matters could escalate rapidly.”
Opposite of to open or spread out, especially from a folded position
Opposite of to neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite influence
Opposite of to discontinue or no longer provide (something previously supplied or offered)
“While forgiveness might be good for the soul, it needs both sides to proffer that olive branch.”
Opposite of to detach or separate two items or objects from each other
“If you attach the two wooden boards together, it should reinforce the frame.”
Opposite of to dismantle or take apart (something)
Opposite of to comprehensively defeat
“Nigel started strongly, but he would eventually lose to his bigger and stronger opponent.”
Opposite of to cause damage or harm to
“Villagers have launched an appeal to repair a war memorial destroyed by louts on New Year's Eve.”
Opposite of to unfasten or untie
“They then came with cords to bind his hands behind his back.”
Opposite of to undermine or render less effective
Opposite of to take off, especially one's clothes or garments
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