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Opposite of having the shape or approximate shape of a square or rectangle
“Professional video applications often use nonsquare pixels.”
Opposite of being at right angles to
“The girder is in a position parallel to the ledger and supports the opposite end of the joists.”
Opposite of physically flat or level
“If a patio is constructed on an uneven surface, water runoff can damage outlying areas.”
Opposite of old-fashioned or boringly conventional
“One may have wondered as the lissom ladies gracefully showcased their trendy jewelry.”
Opposite of fair and honest in nature or one's dealings
“One possibility is that travelers have biased information on travel times of some alternatives.”
Opposite of with both players or sides having equal scores in a game
“The scores are incredibly lopsided and, bar a miracle, the Hawks have no hope of bridging the deficit.”
Opposite of having or showing very strict moral attitudes
Opposite of easily offended or shocked, especially by lascivious matters
Opposite of smug or ostentatiously virtuous
Opposite of common, having no unique or outstanding characteristics
Opposite of sanctioned or authorized according to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted
Opposite of not having or showing much imagination
(of food) Opposite of leaving one with a pleasantly satiated feeling
Opposite of 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.”
Opposite of food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time
Opposite of a large piece of something, especially food, cut or broken off a larger piece
Opposite of an old-fashioned, persnickety or ineffective person
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 to influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
Opposite of to make uniform in application or effect
Opposite of to make amends for past transgressions
Opposite of to pay or give what is owed
Opposite of to provide a refund or recompense
Opposite of to cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
“The presidential candidate declared that he would drain the swamp once he was in office.”
Opposite of to make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
Opposite of to calculate a number or amount
“I estimate the value of his business to be around two million dollars.”
Opposite of to adjust to create equality or rectify an imbalance
Opposite of to hand over or transfer the amount due of (a debt, wages, etc.)
“I question whether I am within the reasonable ground to withhold the payment due to the property damage.”
Opposite of to finish a game or contest on level terms
“They would beat the home team quite convincingly in the end.”
Opposite of to make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition
“Since the business is declining, credit quality will worsen over time, meaning it makes sense to buy credit protection.”
Opposite of to make changes to correct an error or mistake
“Improper technique and artifacts can further exacerbate the errors of interpretation.”
Opposite of used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description
Opposite of in an exact or precise way, especially with regards to a point or location
Opposite of in an exact or precise way, especially with regards to a point, location or time
“You can get there approximately twenty minutes before the show to set yourselves up.”
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