Opposite of present participle for to correspond to specified features or characteristics
“The Lee twins may look alike, but their personalities contradict each other.”
Opposite of present participle for to be suitable or acceptable
“His accomplishments contradict his humble beginnings.”
(sit with) Opposite of present participle for to be harmonious with
“But such attention to detail seemed to clash with a laminated menu, which made me think of tacky burger joints and sad little cafes.”
Opposite of present participle for to promote or support the interests or cause of
“One resident who lives two doors away defiantly said he would oppose any plans to redevelop the area.”
Opposite of present participle for to give evidence of
“His fervent outbursts tend to contradict his usually mild-mannered demeanor.”
(figuratively, smell like) Opposite of present participle for to be suggestive of something
“The subtext seems to contradict the author's own feelings but he doesn't allow it to stand in the way of a good yarn.”
Opposite of present participle for to match or be the equal of
“There are nine members whose opinions differ from the rest of the group.”
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