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Opposite of the situation or state of affairs
Opposite of something that is real or actually exists
Opposite of a difficult or tangled issue or problem requiring resolution
Opposite of the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Opposite of a large strong box, typically made of wood and used for storage or transport
Opposite of a sudden short bout of an illness or stress
“Probiotics can be used to provide defense against illnesses.”
Opposite of an occurrence, or something that happens
“As it turned out, it was nothing!”
Opposite of evidence establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
“When I explain that she is a living refutation of her own argument, that she is a demonstration that money works, she looks skeptical.”
Opposite of a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles
Opposite of a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense
Opposite of an assertion, especially one maintained in an argument
Opposite of a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
“The saving of animals in distress was the consequence of her activism.”
Opposite of a sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit
Opposite of an actual event, situation, or fact
“The allegation of criminality is a complete fabrication.”
Opposite of a strange or peculiar person or thing
Opposite of a legal lawsuit
Opposite of a representation of things in a group or a concept
“Rembrandt's Baroque style can be seen as the antithesis to Picasso's penchant for cubism.”
Opposite of a formal examination of evidence in a court, typically with a judge
Opposite of an occurrence, or something that happens
Opposite of a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior
“I'm just a normal trying to get out there.”
(true original) Opposite of an eccentric or unusual person
“She was just your usual, stopping in for a regular cup of coffee, and maybe a breakfast to boot.”
Opposite of an event or occurrence, especially one that is noteworthy
Opposite of a brief summary of something presented
Opposite of a patient who receives treatment at a hospital or clinic but is not admitted overnight
Opposite of a person in receipt of medical treatment
“He is currently being treated by a doctor as he recovers from illness.”
Opposite of the logic or reason for a decision or way of thinking
(somewhat rare) Opposite of a sudden outburst of emotion
“The medication gave her brief relief from her nagging cough, but within twenty-four hours, it had returned.”
Opposite of an example of a class or group
Opposite of denoting a strong feeling of emotional attachment
“He struggled with feelings of scorn and resentment towards his father who had neglected him during his childhood.”
Opposite of an obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something
Opposite of an event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to
Opposite of a fact or situation that is observed to exist, especially whose cause is in question
“The ghost town was eerily silent following decades of inactivity.”
Opposite of an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by post
Opposite of a matter or concern or a topic of discussion
“In normal circumstances, perhaps I would agree that it should be a non-issue.”
Opposite of a sudden or intense outburst of something
Opposite of a person who is the focus of scientific or medical attention or experiment
“All tubes were randomly coded before the first incubation by a nonparticipant in the experiment to prevent investigator bias.”
Opposite of an unusual or amusing person
“Spider-Man was an everyman, a character whose secret identity, Peter Parker, was your average joe.”
Opposite of a particular matter of concern
“We understood what the problem was and quickly implemented a solution.”
Opposite of an assertion that something is true
“His denial of any improper conduct was met with disbelief and derision.”
Opposite of an activity or event one has undergone
“He was a lazy person, and his avoidance of having to do any work would infuriate many.”
Opposite of the state of being illegal or against the law
Opposite of an action or omission which constitutes an offense and is punishable by law
“To limit the power of slaveowners was always difficult, and it was not at all irrational to treat violence they used against their slaves as if it were a noncrime.”
Opposite of a small individual part of something larger
“His sentence isn't necessarily a precedent for the generality of other cases of corruption.”
Opposite of a topic or issue worthy of discourse
“As there were no other pressing matters to discuss, the council would instead focus on entertainment options for the public.”
Opposite of a rack, base, or piece of furniture for holding, supporting, or displaying something
“Halsman suggested the idea for this picture to Salvador Dalí after seeing his painting in which everything appeared suspended in mid-air.”
Opposite of a sudden burst of intense emotion
“Her favorite character is Data, an android who, for all his emotionlessness, has a great curiosity about being human.”
Opposite of to examine something in detail, especially a place or location
Opposite of to delve or make inquiries into
Opposite of to put or place in a box
Opposite of to see or notice
“How did you miss that? It was the single best shot ever made!”
Opposite of to look at closely in order to observe or read
“You might want to just skim through Galileo's geometrical proofs and focus your attention on his conclusions.”
Opposite of to study or check into thoroughly
“The media would largely ignore Hayden's claim of being attacked by someone who was displeased by his attire.”
Opposite of to move or go in a furtive or stealthy way
Opposite of to confine within an enclosure, typically of farm animals
Opposite of in accordance with fact or reality
“No one believes a liar who keeps telling fictional stories.”
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