Opposite of to avoid or circumvent (a rule, obstacle or problem)
Opposite of to disregard as unimportant or insignificant
Opposite of to avoid (something undesirable) by luck or skill
“Blok was forced not only to confront his own mortality now that his father had recently died but also his growing anachronism as a poet.”
Opposite of to avoid or circumvent (a rule, obstacle or problem)
“The physician shall observe the laws of the country in regulating the practice of medicine and shall also not assist others to evade such laws.”
Opposite of to keep away from something
“I decided to confront my mother-in-law in an effort to overcome my pentheraphobia.”
(of an action or event) Opposite of to prevent from happening
“Despite the best efforts of the protestors, the politicians would expedite the ratification of the new law.”
Opposite of to escape or avoid narrowly
“We will get stuck amongst the dense crowd of people when it starts to get busy.”
Opposite of to beat or outdo, either skillfully or tactically
Opposite of to fail to include
“We are an inclusionary bunch, and we want to include everyone.”
Opposite of to cease to perform a specified action
“After fully recovering from tendonitis, I could continue running as I did before.”
Opposite of to erase from one's memory
“It would take hours to memorize my speech.”
Opposite of to avoid or steer clear of something
Opposite of to succeed in avoiding or eluding someone or something dangerous or unpleasant
“People with diabetes are two times more likely to suffer a heart attack than those without it.”
(of time or an opportunity) Opposite of to fail to take advantage of
“Be sure to take this opportunity that only comes around once in a lifetime.”
Opposite of to move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward
“The staff will give you a number and customers are required to wait in line.”
Opposite of to go beyond the limits of
“In his last three attempts, Kenneth would consistently subceed his personal best time.”
Opposite of to prevent oneself from
“I indulge myself once a month by eating ice-cream.”
Opposite of an alternative route, typically used when the usual route is unavailable
Opposite of a makeshift means of circumventing an obstacle or hindrance
Opposite of an act of refusal or avoidance
“Give the ride a go. You may well find yourself enjoying the experience.”
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