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Opposite of to show or demonstrate clearly
(something) Opposite of to prove or reveal a truth about
“Our performance today should disprove recent allegations that our team is unable to win as an underdog.”
Opposite of to indicate or suggest
Opposite of to give a hint of
“They used myth to explain natural phenomena, cultural variations, traditional enmities, and friendships.”
Opposite of to embody in visual or physical form
“As a filmmaker, he would do well not to misrepresent the historical accuracy of his subject's life.”
Opposite of to imply but stop short of saying explicitly
“I declare that he is the greatest of all time!”
Opposite of to put across
“It's almost as if he's trying to fake his son's achievements to present himself as Father of the Year.”
Opposite of to provoke or bring about
Opposite of to infer or deduce from existing data
Opposite of to provoke or bring about an event or reaction
“Finally, after what seemed like hours spent with the phone in my ear, I was able to placate his anger, and he gradually began to listen to reason.”
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