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Opposite of to extinguish a flame or fire
Opposite of to remove or destroy entirely
Opposite of to surpass or eclipse in performance, standard or magnitude
Opposite of to put an end to something, typically by the use of force
Opposite of to put an end to something, especially one's ability to speak or express oneself
“His public transgressions will continue to occasion criticisms of his wild party ways.”
Opposite of to make less strong or intense
Opposite of to muffle or deaden the sound of
“It is important to use speakers to amplify the volume to ensure that everyone can hear the audio on the video clips.”
Opposite of to switch off or power down (something)
Opposite of to put to an end through destruction or death
“The story is about a scientist who claimed that he could resurrect the dead.”
Opposite of to stop or disable a device
(initiate) Opposite of to put an end to
“We will not initiate a war, but if a war is imposed on us, we will defend ourselves with the utmost resolution and determination.”
(perpetuate) Opposite of to put an end to
“The fake images that concern us the most are those that were created to perpetuate a lie.”
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 be superior to in performance or standard
Opposite of to violently subdue (opposition or a rebellion)
“Fearful that the right planned to establish a fascist state, socialists rose up in the mining districts of Asturias only to be defeated by the army under the supervision of General Franco.”
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.”
(figurative) Opposite of to stifle or suppress a quality or characteristic
“The desire to prove this to all who stood before him caused Atheos to move toward the Golden Gate and unleash his fury upon this symbol of their bondage.”
Opposite of to be superior to
“More to the point, if I made a copy of a cassette, the copy would be inferior to the original.”
Opposite of to put an end to, especially formally
“They also approve new programs of instruction and cancel or make changes in existing programs.”
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