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Opposite of to (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
Opposite of to boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
Opposite of to ostentatiously draw attention to
“The nation's leaders are scrambling to suppress any bad publicity about the recent fiasco.”
Opposite of to rejoice or exult at a victory or success
“Coach let us sulk for a minute or two until finally clearing his throat, drawing our attention back to him.”
Opposite of to make a high-pitched, animal-like sound
Opposite of to take great pleasure in (something)
“I generally dislike playing in the mud, unlike my three brothers who revel in getting dirty.”
Opposite of to exhibit (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or satisfaction at an adversary's misfortune
“We commiserate with fellow supporters when their heroes and their particular sporting interest goes down.”
Opposite of to (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
“He was an articulate man with a good sense of humor, a strong sense of responsibility, and had a tendency to underplay his own achievements.”
(dated) Opposite of to express or show elation or triumph
“A select few condemn the festivities as an act of ignoring what the day meant to the certain communities.”
Opposite of to shout or scream, typically to express negative emotions
“The beggar would mumble every time we walked past.”
Opposite of a loud, inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion
“Everyone stood in solidarity and silence as we celebrated the life of her late father.”
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