Opposite of to establish or stipulate as a previous condition
“The contract is rigid and prevents any deviations from our agreement.”
Opposite of to enter into a formal and legally binding agreement
“The company would terminate its agreement with the vendor due to poor customer service.”
Opposite of to hire or be hired
“Management will likely dismiss John from his position should he elicit another poor review for his job performance.”
Opposite of to catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)
“He would avert the common cold by avoiding public transport.”
Opposite of to decrease in size, number, or range
“With a healthy sales forecast for the upcoming year, management has endorsed a request to expand the team's headcount by two.”
Opposite of to shorten (a word or phrase) by combination or elision
“Ian preferred to expand his words in full and rather than use an abbreviated version.”
(of a muscle) Opposite of to become shorter and tighter in order to effect movement of part of the body
“I like to start my workout with some light cardio to relax the muscles.”
Opposite of to draw together so as to wrinkle
“She would broaden her smile when she felt his gaze fall upon her.”
Opposite of plural for a written or spoken agreement, usually legal or official
“The disagreement between the siblings would lead to tensions within their social circle.”
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