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Opposite of the shooting of projectiles from weapons, such as bullets from guns
“We tried sending the infantry in waves, but they couldn't get past their defenses.”
Opposite of fervent or passionate emotion or enthusiasm
“He lacked the fire and point of his usual bearing on the battlefield, and there was apparent apathy in his movements.”
Opposite of strong criticism or antagonism
“I knew it was a compliment about something that was buttery rich, deliciously opulent and lip-smacking cool.”
Opposite of a domestic heating appliance that uses electricity or gas as fuel
“Toby located a clean glass in a cupboard and some ice tea in the refrigerator and fixed Jess a drink.”
Opposite of great enthusiasm and energy
Opposite of ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm
Opposite of a very unpleasant and prolonged experience
Opposite of to cause to burn or catch fire
“They spent more than 11 hours containing the blaze and used a turntable ladder to douse it from above.”
Opposite of to shoot or discharge a projectile, pulse or stream via a weapon or device
“The detective sighed and motioned toward his partner, who proceeded to sheath his gun and then walk toward the International Satellite.”
Opposite of to send through the air via physical force or acceleration
“Napoleon gave the order for all those that had muskets and ammunition to load up and hold their fire until ordered.”
Opposite of to suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
“We propose to break their will by proving that they cannot win, and by showing that as long as they continue to try to win, they will have to absorb tremendous losses.”
Opposite of to discharge from a job or position
“At the lower levels of business activities within this sector are very small operations that employ as few as five employees at maximum.”
Opposite of to remove from office suddenly and forcefully
Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction with force
Opposite of to throw or fling an object or projectile
Opposite of to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space
“I don't have temperature-controlled wine storage, but you can chill the wine in this ice bucket.”
Opposite of to throw or hurl with force
“If a fielder can catch the ball in the stands, it will be considered legally caught, and the batsman will be called out.”
Opposite of to discharge a projectile
Opposite of to bring about
“Land-related corruption and local abuse of power can all too easily deter progress.”
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