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Opposite of to completely remove or get rid of
“If the ink stain sets in the sheets, good luck trying to remove it.”
Opposite of to destroy (usually forcefully) or to put an end to
“The rhetoric serves to perpetuate the myth that perpetrators have no control over their behavior when they are drunk.”
Opposite of to exclude (someone or something) from consideration or further participation
“Her credentials are remarkable so include her on the list of candidates.”
Opposite of to take the life of
“She pleaded to the emperor to spare the lives of the soldiers.”
Opposite of to prohibit or interdict the participation or inclusion of
“The sponsoring institution is free to admit participants who are not supported by the grant so long as there are not too many to weaken the instructional program.”
(physiology) Opposite of to expel or excrete waste matter from the body
“Stress also affects the nervous system and can build toxins in nerve tissues, causing them to function poorly and contribute to the formation of cysts and fibromas.”
Opposite of to put an end to, especially formally
Opposite of to kill or put to death
Opposite of to destroy or disrupt by means of sabotage
“Dad would often aid my development in tennis by taking me to extra practice sessions.”
Opposite of to take the life of
“Joe is under strict instruction to protect the witness at all cost.”
Opposite of to put an end to
Opposite of to eliminate from view or from being physically present
Opposite of to get rid of
“Why do you like to keep your old belongings? It is only resulting in more clutter around our home!”
Opposite of to destroy something with more force than is required
Opposite of to eliminate or prevent the occurrence of
Opposite of to get rid of by cleaning
“Myrtle advised her son not to stain their hosts' carpet.”
Opposite of to dismiss from a job
“There was plenty of support from within to appoint her as the next Minister of Defense.”
Opposite of to remove unwanted elements from a group
Opposite of to remove completely, leaving no trace
“The discovery of bronze enabled people to create metal objects which were harder and more durable than previously possible.”
Opposite of to eliminate or cause to dissipate
“I would suppress my anxiety until the stress became unbearable.”
Opposite of to take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
Opposite of to remove completely, leaving no trace
“The parties to contested actions are often at daggers drawn, and the litigious process serves to exacerbate the hostility between them.”
Opposite of to subtract a quantity or number
“Add two and two, and you get four.”
Opposite of to put at east or quell
Opposite of to put an end to, especially formally
“They also approve new programs of instruction and cancel or make changes in existing programs.”
Opposite of to solve (a problem)
“As those who attended the meeting heard, there are several issues of circumstance that problematize this motion.”
Opposite of to delete (a line, paragraph, or file) from a document or computer
“You might want to append a clause onto a contract if you feel something has been left unsaid in it.”
Opposite of to pay off one's debts
“I bought another car which will only serve to accumulate more debt on my credit card.”
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