Opposite of total and complete
“After a period of seven or so years in which he was successful enough to maintain at least a partial grip on power, he was forced into exile during the winter.”
Opposite of of, or typical of, a despot or tyrant
“Social reformism within a liberal democratic framework is apparently just one more snare in the mechanism of domination.”
Opposite of not subject to any limitation, particularly in relation to power or authority
“The Lords had the provisional authority to speak what they thought fit, not that any man should carry it.”
Opposite of providing a conclusion or finality to something
“In two words, Milton's case against censorship is inconclusive and qualified.”
Opposite of free from defect or error
“Officials often required an unqualified company to return for more funds to fix the flawed paintwork.”
Opposite of rigidly established, not subject to being changed or challenged
“You found that your constructs were succored with flexible rules that guided behavior, rules that gave individuals the opportunity to follow them voluntarily.”
Opposite of widespread or common in nature
“There was no doubt that Tom was the better archer, any more than it was uncommon knowledge that Robin was not the archer his father had been.”
Opposite of free from mixture or adulteration
“The program was aimed at protecting consumers and retailers against buying and stocking fraudulent and adulterated manuka honey products.”
Opposite of having no conditions or limitations
Opposite of not able to be disputed
Opposite of exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Opposite of real or genuine, in accordance with the truth, facts or standards
“The illusory aim of this form of government is the equal distribution of wealth to its people.”
Opposite of absolute or total in degree, level or extent
Opposite of having no uncertainty or ambiguity
Opposite of favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority
Opposite of to an absolute degree
“I have absolutely zero faith that you can win this race against Rick.”
Opposite of exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Opposite of exceptional or superior beyond the ordinary
Opposite of great or extreme in degree or extent
Opposite of not subject to any limitation, particularly in relation to power or authority
Opposite of serving as the ideal model or example for something
Opposite of serving to resolve or settle something
Opposite of having or appearing to have no limits
Opposite of possessing supreme or ultimate power
Opposite of in a continued fashion, to an utter or complete degree, without relief
Opposite of firmly established and unlikely to change, especially of a habit or belief
Opposite of to an absolute degree
“She might have been an imperfect wife, but she was loyal and great with the kids.”
Opposite of unable to be disputed or questioned
Opposite of clear in meaning without uncertainty or ambiguity
“For the record, I say to the House this law is ambiguous in terms of its interpretation.”
Opposite of in accordance with the truth, facts or standards
“Whispers and false rumors were being circulated about his new relationship.”
Opposite of existing in reality or as a matter of fact
“The premise that this was built by aliens is highly conjectural!”
Opposite of having unconditional and enthusiastic support
“There was some grudging applause at the final curtain, but I got the feeling it was more for the sake of form, rather than actual enjoyment.”
Opposite of being the most suitable
“The novel is designed for adolescent children but is unsuitable for kids in the younger age bracket.”
Opposite of absolute, incapable of being challenged
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