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Opposite of an attempt or effort towards an endeavor
Opposite of a sudden, sharp localized pain
Opposite of a risky action undertaken with the hope of success
Opposite of the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
Opposite of an unpleasant sensation caused by physical illness or injury
“My whole body was sore, but I derived great pleasure from getting a much-needed massage.”
Opposite of a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
Opposite of a poking or thrusting motion
“As soon as I felt a pull from him, I immediately leaned back to stabilize myself.”
Opposite of a long, deep cut or incision
Opposite of a painful contraction of a muscle or muscles
Opposite of to puncture or pierce with a sharp, pointed object
Opposite of to physically penetrate or bore through a surface
Opposite of to pierce with a sharp implement or weapon
Opposite of to impale or pierce with a sharp point
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.”
Opposite of to poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Opposite of to physically pierce or probe into
Opposite of to jab or prod (someone or something) with a finger or sharp object
Opposite of to poke (at) something roughly or quickly
“She would touch him suggestively, but he was completely oblivious to her advances.”
Opposite of to stab or thrust (a pointed object) into something or someone
“Agony spread through the sorcerer's body, as he desperately tried to remove the blade from his leg.”
Opposite of to kill or cause the death of
Opposite of to do something despite the danger it may pose
“I'm the kind of person who would rather play it safe and lose out than risk everything and have a chance at winning.”
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