Opposite of to extend or be positioned in a given course or direction
“With finite sample sizes, the curves deviate from this straight line and the deviation increases as the sample size decreases.”
Opposite of to direct one's gaze
“Trying to remain inconspicuous, she would avert any passersby as she walked through the city.”
Opposite of to agree to receive or take receipt of
“He warned the committee that if he were to win, he would refuse his award on philosophical grounds.”
Opposite of to accept
“I decided to turn down the first job I was offered as I was confident of getting some better offers.”
Opposite of to make contact with
“You should avoid the police department if you have been the perpetrator of a crime.”
Opposite of to prefer, desire, or choose to have something
“I was full and I would refuse food for the rest of the day.”
Opposite of to fix one's gaze on something or someone
“We could not help but look away from the wreck that was before us.”
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