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What is the opposite of expatiate?

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Opposite of to be copious in argument or discussion, to descant
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Opposite of to deliver an educational or informational speech or talk
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Opposite of to talk or express oneself, especially in a loud or aggressive way
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Opposite of to explain meticulously or in great detail
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Opposite of to create or add details to a basic outline or structure
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Opposite of to make a speech or contribute to a debate
“What I know about the federal tax code is far less relevant than how I feel about it when I listen to a talk about tax reform.”
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Opposite of to repeatedly ponder, persist or expand upon a thought, idea, or topic with attention and in detail
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Opposite of to make a (usually formal and extended) speech on a subject
“The principal would stand on the podium in front of the assembly and laud the children for their hard work and persistence throughout the year.”
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Opposite of to increase in amount, size or degree
“We've cut out the middleman and can reduce prices for our customers.”
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Opposite of to explain or provide information about something (in greater detail)
“They conspired to obfuscate the facts to the detriment of the health of millions of people.”
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Opposite of to talk or write at length about an unrelated topic
“Prepare notes for reference to stay on topic and avoid rambling or going off on personal tangents.”
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