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What is the opposite of penetrate?

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Opposite of to physically pierce or probe into
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Opposite of to understand, or try to understand, something
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Opposite of to physically penetrate or bore through a surface
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Opposite of to puncture or pierce with a sharp, pointed object
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Opposite of to spread or pervade throughout
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Opposite of to fill or be in every part of
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Opposite of to confront through the use of military force
“The elves flanked their dwarven brethren to help defend the castle against the onslaught from the orcs.”
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Opposite of to pierce or make a hole (or holes) in
“To seal the gap between the baseboard and the floor, fill it with caulk and then cover the caulked area with shoe molding for a clean appearance.”
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Opposite of to pierce with a sharp implement or weapon
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Opposite of to make a hole in or through something, especially by using a drill
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Opposite of to impale or pierce with a sharp point
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Opposite of to enter a place or environment
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Opposite of to insert or introduce in a stealthy way
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Opposite of to pierce with a small and sharp point
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Opposite of to have or gain entry or access to a place or location
“Troublemakers will be banned from the club permanently.”
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(of troops) Opposite of to suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force
“After a futile attempt to raid the fortification, Signorello's men were forced to retreat.”
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Opposite of to arrive at an answer through logic
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Opposite of to detect the true nature of, and not be deceived by, someone or something
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