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Opposite of the front part of the head of a person or animal
“Racketball is the only sport where simultaneously you can be looking at the ball, and it'll hit you in the back of the head at 90 miles per hour.”
Opposite of one's standing in the eyes of others
“You bring disrespect to the Gods when you fight in their place of worship.”
Opposite of the outside part or uppermost layer of something
“Be careful because a tiny cube of crisp water chestnut, together with some hot juice, is wrapped in the core of each ball.”
Opposite of shameless boldness or confidence
“He hung back continually and became a man with timidity.”
Opposite of a peculiar facial expression, usually indicative of a negative emotion
“It doesn't take much, but sometimes a smile is all it takes to know you made a difference.”
Opposite of absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case
“Doubt was creeping in, and she was beginning to question everything.”
Opposite of the quality of being cheeky or impertinent
Opposite of the quality or state of being brash or impudent
Opposite of a large sapient, bipedal primate
Opposite of a manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings
Opposite of a person or thing regarded as the finest or most important in their sphere or group
“Grant used to be someone of importance, but he has shelved his notoriety to become a nobody.”
Opposite of a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion
“The deadpan is key to Wright's comedic routine.”
(usually in plural form "features") Opposite of the components of a person's facial structure
“The assailant was described as a man in his mid-twenties with an athletic body.”
Opposite of something laid as a covering over something else
Opposite of a human being, as opposed to a divine being
“He was an immortal gifted with the special ability to move freely through the Shadowrealms and yet remain unaffected by them.”
Opposite of a character, role or appearance that is affected by someone
Opposite of an appearance or form of behavior assumed by a person to conceal their genuine feelings
“I might have been looking at my reflection in a crystal clear pool and seeing the reality of my being.”
Opposite of any face of a building, especially that of the main entrance
“She hollered at me to run and grab the washing off the clothesline, and to check if the windows across the back of the house were closed tight.”
Opposite of to confront, or come up against, a given situation
“It seems important at this point to emphasize that resilient leaders do not dodge adversity or escape the vagaries of life.”
Opposite of to confront and deal with or accept
“Samra admits to drinking heavily and often feels like a drink in the morning but he continues to deny that he has an alcohol problem.”
Opposite of to come into contact, or be forced to contend, with
“If you strive to be an accomplished musician who sings with assurance, you will protect your voice and avoid negative scrutiny.”
Opposite of to cause trouble or worry to
“Her fevered dreams and the many reflections arising from conversations with her sister travelers begin to help her unburden herself of her complicated past.”
Opposite of to apply a surface or layer to something, especially for protection
“I would remove the coat of paint by scraping and sanding, and then prime and paint the surface with a top-quality water-based paint.”
Opposite of to look at, especially from across an area or space
“The patient should be instructed to ignore the bright light beam from the retinoscope and to avoid looking at the light beam.”
Opposite of to defy or put up an opposition to
Opposite of to apply or provide with a layer or covering of something
Opposite of to experience or live through something
Opposite of to face, resist or oppose with boldness or courage
Opposite of to apply oneself to, or start work on, a given task or issue
“We must resist the urge to jump straight into a project without first understanding the value and benefits it will bring to the business.”
Opposite of to face up to or confront
Opposite of to submit to, or to put up with
(shirk) Opposite of to confront or come up against
“Wilder threw some wild accusations that his opponent was trying to shirk the fight.”
(retreat) Opposite of to confront or come up against
“I order you to stand down and retreat, Captain!”
(sports) Opposite of to compete against
“She was excited to partner with her longtime culinary idol in a cookoff against one of the best chefs in the country.”
Opposite of to direct or face in a specific direction
Opposite of to apply a (thin) layer on the surface of an object
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