Opposite of to make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
“One benefit of this approach is that players always have a reason to keep playing and the only goal is to beat the previous high score.”
Opposite of to be compatible or consistent with
“She complained that a standard witness oath would conflict with an oath she had previously sworn to maintain confidentiality about meetings with her king.”
Opposite of to adapt something to be consistent with
“The warlords and diplomats are still wedded to the old false theories, therefore we shall leave them undisturbed, and deprecate discussion of them.”
Opposite of to deal with, or reach an agreement about, something
“Unfortunately, they don't clearly distinguish between the two, and in the process, confound the situation.”
Opposite of to pay off what one owes
“Borrowers can choose to repudiate their debt obligations but face sanctions for doing so.”
Opposite of to form with right angles and straight lines, or flat surfaces
“You may want to round the edges with an angle grinder or other metal saw.”
Opposite of plural for a person considered to be old-fashioned or boringly conventional in attitude or behavior
“He is always open to new ideas, and it is unsurprising to find out he is a liberal.”
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