Opposite of present participle for to refrain from talking about something (discrete)
Opposite of present participle for to laugh in a noisy, gleeful way
“All the students in the room would quickly silence when the teacher clapped his hands loudly.”
(talk of or about) Opposite of present participle for to make mention of
“I would keep quiet about my terrible exam results.”
Opposite of present participle for to read or say aloud something that is written
“He did not keep quiet until he had read some three hundred books on the animal, beginning with the folios published.”
Opposite of present participle for to utter words using speech
“You must be quiet when the interviewer asks you not to say anything.”
Opposite of present participle for to say as a further remark
“He would conceal a secret and take it to his grave.”
Opposite of present participle for to discuss or have a conversation with another
“We'll show up at the lecture, sit down, and be silent.”
Opposite of present participle for to provide notice of a potential or current danger or risk
“They told him to keep quiet and not alert the police, otherwise, they would put a bullet in him.”
Opposite of present participle for to provide information to
“She could no longer hide the terrible secret she had been keeping from everyone.”
Opposite of present participle for to speak quickly or without thought
Opposite of present participle for to talk or chatter at length, typically on trivial subjects
“He motioned to silence the crowd as he prepared to belt the opening number for the concert.”
(archaic) Opposite of present participle for to reveal (information)
“Clark Kent did his best to conceal his identity, even to Lois Lane.”
Opposite of present participle for to convey or express in a particular way or manner
“I would just like to repress how I really feel about this.”
(noise about, archaic) Opposite of present participle for to talk about or make known publicly
“I trust you and I know you will keep it a secret.”
Opposite of present participle for to announce or advertise, usually loudly
“He would often stand on the street corner, remaining inconspicuous while attempting to conceal his true intentions.”
Opposite of present participle for to present (a proposal, application, etc.) for consideration or judgment
“Witnesses threatened to recant their testimony when the court released their names to the paper.”
Opposite of present participle for to offer a recommendation
Opposite of present participle for to disseminate over a wide area or population
Opposite of present participle for to transmit a signal over the airwaves
Opposite of present participle for to speak or write authoritatively about a topic
Opposite of present participle for to make a statement (of an opinion or explanation)
Opposite of present participle for to separate into pieces as a result of a collision, blow, shock, or strain
“The town has appropriated funds to repair the bridge and work should begin this summer.”
(of a rule, law or agreement) Opposite of present participle for to fail to keep or abide by
“Johnson reaffirmed that he would honor his contract with his sporting club.”
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