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Opposite of to cause to burn or catch fire
“They spent more than 11 hours containing the blaze and used a turntable ladder to douse it from above.”
Opposite of to shoot or discharge a projectile, pulse or stream via a weapon or device
“The detective sighed and motioned toward his partner, who proceeded to sheath his gun and then walk toward the International Satellite.”
Opposite of to send through the air via physical force or acceleration
“Napoleon gave the order for all those that had muskets and ammunition to load up and hold their fire until ordered.”
Opposite of to suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
“We propose to break their will by proving that they cannot win, and by showing that as long as they continue to try to win, they will have to absorb tremendous losses.”
Opposite of to discharge from a job or position
“At the lower levels of business activities within this sector are very small operations that employ as few as five employees at maximum.”
Opposite of plural for the shooting of projectiles from weapons, such as bullets from guns
“We tried sending the infantry in waves, but they couldn't get past their defenses.”
Opposite of plural for fervent or passionate emotion or enthusiasm
“He lacked the fire and point of his usual bearing on the battlefield, and there was apparent apathy in his movements.”
Opposite of plural for strong criticism or antagonism
“I knew it was a compliment about something that was buttery rich, deliciously opulent and lip-smacking cool.”
Opposite of plural for a domestic heating appliance that uses electricity or gas as fuel
“Toby located a clean glass in a cupboard and some ice tea in the refrigerator and fixed Jess a drink.”
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