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Opposite of a device or enclosure designed to physically catch animals or persons
“Once the cattle ran themselves out into the open, it was not difficult to follow them and eventually slow them to a normal gait.”
Opposite of something that entangles or involves someone in a difficult or undesirable situation
“With all their knowledge and wisdom, they can see no possible way of painless extrication from the debt predicament.”
Opposite of a thing that attracts or tempts someone
Opposite of a cunning trick or dishonest act with the intent to deceive
Opposite of something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
Opposite of a hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation
“As we pushed ourselves to the limit, the trainer reiterated the old adage of no pain, no gain.”
Opposite of a hidden problem, danger or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation
“A reduction in tax rates for the later years produces an unexpected benefit for the taxpayer by reducing the tax that must be repaid relative to the tax that was deferred.”
Opposite of an attack launched from a concealed position
“The infantry moved so slowly and with such predictability, that the defending archers were able to drive them back.”
Opposite of to catch, or became caught, with a trap
“Quick-release knots allowed the veterinary technician to approach the animal from the side, pull on the end of the rope, and release the animal.”
Opposite of to catch, or become caught, in a trap or difficult situation
“The scalpel becomes a sword-like weapon with which the physician may forcefully disentangle him from the web of frightening experiences.”
Opposite of to confine in an enclosed room or space
“Buckman stopped, and holding the weapon with his unbound hand, used the bayonet to free the captives from their bonds.”
Opposite of to catch, or become stuck or caught, in or on something
“Sudden compression of the abdomen causes the diaphragm to elevate and compress the lungs, expelling air to dislodge food from the larynx during choking.”
Opposite of to take possession or control of something, especially something elusive
“Despite his efforts to retrieve it in the first place, Harvey would have to relinquish the relic to save Peyton.”
Opposite of to trick or deceive with a ploy or ruse
“He thought she was my sister, and I dared not undeceive him, for I soon perceived that he loved her.”
Opposite of to ambush or ensnare by hiding and unexpectedly intercepting
Opposite of to encircle and hem in, typically in a hostile fashion
Opposite of to produce false evidence against someone to incriminate them
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