(of troops) Opposite of present participle for 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.”
Opposite of present participle for to shout (something) angrily
“I'll have you know that romance isn't dead, and I still whisper sweet nothings into your dad's ear.”
Opposite of present participle for to be stirred up with anger
“Realistically, it shouldn't bother him, and he needed to chill.”
Opposite of present participle for to have the weather be rough or violent
“The weather would eventually calm later in the morning, and we were able to make the most of whatever remained of the weekend.”
Opposite of an instance of invading a country or region in a hostile manner
Opposite of a military strike or incursion
“They made their retreat when the local tribes began to show some aggression.”
Opposite of a rapid surprise attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces
Opposite of characterized by windy or stormy conditions
Opposite of behaving, spoken or done in a determined and forceful way
“Everyone in the room gasped at the best man's uninspiring speech.”
Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“For some people involved in creative undertakings, a mild sense of anxiety is necessary to stimulate them.”
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