What is the opposite of an exchange?

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Contexts ▼▲ Noun Opposite of a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another as part of commerce Opposite of the replacement of one thing for another Opposite of the act of mutually sharing something among a group Opposite of a short conversation or an argument Opposite of a place used for the trading of a particular commodity or commodities Opposite of a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated Opposite of the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale Opposite of conversation or chatter between two or more people Opposite of the process of changing, or causing something to change, from one form to another Opposite of the act of selling or trading Opposite of a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one Opposite of friendly, informal conversation Opposite of mutual conversation, discussion or discourse Opposite of the action of communicating or meeting Opposite of a battle or war Opposite of the movement of information from one to another Opposite of the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks Opposite of the action of buying and selling goods and services Opposite of the state of two or more parties benefiting from an arrangement or relationship Verb Opposite of to give something and receive something of the same kind in return Opposite of to deal or trade in something, typically illegal Opposite of to cause (two or more things) to exchange places Opposite of to respond to a gesture or action with a corresponding one Opposite of to change into something different, contrary or opposite Opposite of to transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money Opposite of to transfer data to a computer or device Opposite of to manually take and carry something and change its position or location Opposite of to give as security on a loan Opposite of to transfer into another vehicle (train, bus, etc.) Opposite of to discuss or have a conversation with another … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another as part of commerce withholding retainment keeping holding possession “Individuals are highly vulnerable to deprivations stemming from the manipulation and withholding of goods and services.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the replacement of one thing for another keeping holding retainment possession “The only person supporting me in the keeping of my old car was the CEO of my company who told me that I should be proud of it.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of mutually sharing something among a group withholding censorship concealment keeping silencing squashing suppression hiding covering restriction banning gagging stifling smothering denial dissimulation disguising proscription muzzling turning down obscuration deprivation refusal hideaway outlawing non-disclosure cover-up covering up “Unresolved emotional issues will lead to the withholding of ideas either to maintain a competitive advantage or to avoid the fear of retribution.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a short conversation or an argument silence uncommunicativeness quiet hush unresponsiveness speechlessness quiescence reticence inarticulateness muteness still quietness quietude soundlessness noiselessness taciturnity voicelessness wordlessness dumbness dead air hush-hush peace peacefulness peace and quiet “I was hoping either Evelyn or Lucien would have something to say, but there was a moment of unwanted and awkward silence between all of us.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a place used for the trading of a particular commodity or commodities warehouse depository storage depot repository storehouse stockroom granary silo storeroom garner shed “Instead of delivering a shipment of cotton to the next carrier in line under the bill of lading, he stored the cotton in a warehouse.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated agreement calm harmony peace quiet reconciliation accord concord concurrence similarity sameness order likeness tranquillityUK calmness tranquilityUS silence happiness disorganizationUS disorganisationUK lull unity union ease friendship sanction approval praise Noun ▲ Opposite of the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale unemployment antagonism disagreement Noun ▲ Opposite of conversation or chatter between two or more people introspection monologueUK monologUS multilog multilogue quiet silence soliloquy Noun ▲ Opposite of the process of changing, or causing something to change, from one form to another deconversion idleness sameness stagnation stabilizationUS fixation preservation agreement stabilisationUK Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of selling or trading acquiring buying purchasing Noun ▲ Opposite of a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one agreement accord acknowledgmentUS acknowledgementUK assent consensus harmony acquiescence concord concordance conformance congruency endorsement unison accordance approval concurrence congruence congruity consonance unanimity compliance conformity union unity confirmation understanding solidarity meeting of the minds compact deal settlement pact entente disposition compromise arrangement covenant stipulation treaty promise “Currencies work only because of a collective agreement that they will.” Noun ▲ Opposite of friendly, informal conversation discussion colloquy consultation meeting talk conference consult dialogUS dialogueUK congress palaver council parley counsel debate symposium “We need to have a discussion about the progress of our current project.” Noun ▲ Opposite of mutual conversation, discussion or discourse denial disagreement disconnection hold keeping quiet silence Noun ▲ Opposite of the action of communicating or meeting avoidance distance distancing shunning eschewal elusion eschewing remoteness eluding steering clear of “Dramatic outbursts of emotion or avoidance of people are two polarized possibilities for achieving self-affirmation.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a battle or war peace pacifism peacetime concord truce armistice ceasefire conciliation harmony “She will rule the four Kingdoms and bring peace to the land once more.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the movement of information from one to another consolidation combination merger merging combining amalgamation coadunation fusion mergence unification union concentration joining incorporation linking solidification “The summarization and consolidation of data in data warehouses are targeted for decision support.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks flattery praise work Noun ▲ Opposite of the action of buying and selling goods and services stocking inventorization inventorisation inventory “Representative decrees designed to control the resources of the country were those regulating the stocking of goods.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the state of two or more parties benefiting from an arrangement or relationship isolation Verb ▲ Opposite of to give something and receive something of the same kind in return keep retain hold onto save withhold hold reserve hang onto hang on to hold on to keep hold of keep possession of cling to disconnect maintain disregard lose ignore “On second thoughts, I'll keep this ring!” Verb ▲ Opposite of to deal or trade in something, typically illegal buy conceal hide hold keep pull deny refuse purchase agree Verb ▲ Opposite of to cause (two or more things) to exchange places continue fix hold keep persist preserve remain remove stagnate stay take leave alone lengthen maintain precede Verb ▲ Opposite of to respond to a gesture or action with a corresponding one ask deny disagree keep question refuse request take retain hold receive use lose be willing fall behind get veto live Verb ▲ Opposite of to change into something different, contrary or opposite keep leave retain keep to stick to stick with “We just decided to keep the original color scheme in the end.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money buy purchase acquire attain get obtain procure collect fetch gain grab net retrieve score secure bag land snag get hold of go shopping for pick up shop for snap up invest in pay for “Can you please go to the local grocer and buy some fruits and vegetables.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to transfer data to a computer or device download Verb ▲ Opposite of to manually take and carry something and change its position or location set anchor embed fix imbed moor secure stabiliseUK stabilizeUS implant ingrain lodge “He was able to anchor the sculpture on the podium, but it wasn't without its challenges.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to give as security on a loan redeem Verb ▲ Opposite of to transfer into another vehicle (train, bus, etc.) linger sit tight stay put stick around remain stay stay behind wait “I will need to sit tight when the train stops at Brussels before arriving at my destination.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to discuss or have a conversation with another be silent be quiet hush keep quiet quiet down pipe down keep it down “We'll show up at the lecture, sit down, and be silent.” Find more words! 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