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Opposite of to become adjusted to new conditions
“Individuals have the capacity to rebel social norms and face the consequences of social disapprobation.”
Opposite of to fit by alteration
“The ancient tribe largely keep to themselves and avoid contact with the modern world to preserve their way of life.”
Opposite of to change or alter in some way
Opposite of to adapt or design for a particular purpose or person
Opposite of to get, or make, accustomed to a given condition or situation
(with reference to a cultivated plant) Opposite of to establish or become established in a natural situation
Opposite of to regulate the speed or amount of something given or administered
“Do not rush the amount of information that you provide to the learner at any one time.”
Opposite of to design or produce (something) to meet someone's individual requirements
Opposite of to carry out a plan with a specific purpose in mind
“The developers would abandon the new update after it received a poor reception from the public.”
Opposite of to adjust in order to make appropriate
“It is probably best to exclude controversial citations in your paper.”
Opposite of to change the form or structure of
Opposite of to give a particular shape or form to
Opposite of to train or practice so as to be accustomed to a certain condition
Opposite of to make or get ready
“Is it possible for you to rearrange your schedule so that you can perform most of your specific tasks at the time of day that you are most energized?”
Opposite of to get, or make, accustomed to a given condition or situation
Opposite of to develop gradually
“Within the extreme conditions of total war, the whole of society can retrogress to a primitive state.”
Opposite of to prepare a musical composition differently
“He would take the precious book from the cabinet, sit down, and copy the music note for note.”
(sit with) Opposite of to be harmonious with
“But such attention to detail seemed to clash with a laminated menu, which made me think of tacky burger joints and sad little cafes.”
Opposite of to decorate or make more attractive
“The plan to erect an industrial compound nearby will spoil what was once a beautiful reserve.”
Opposite of to make a transition or change
“I will continue to remain a blonde after my visit to the hairdresser.”
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