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Opposite of to break free from confinement or control
“Rather than purchase his freedom at the expense of his Loyalty, he chose to remain in confinement, and await his fate.”
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.”
Opposite of to be forgotten by
“I've forgotten several important people. It will eventually come to me.”
(of a liquid, gas or heat) Opposite of to discharge from a container
“As long as the olive oil is properly stored, the bottle will hold the freshness for a while.”
Opposite of to move or run away quickly
Opposite of to evade or circumvent by cleverness or trickery
Opposite of to be liberated or freed from (something)
Opposite of to escape, or be liberated, from a place of confinement
Opposite of to retreat or flee from a (hostile) place or situation
“Then he commanded the soldiers to advance, bearing shields so that they were all standing on the river bank.”
Opposite of to escape or flee, especially under incriminating circumstances
Opposite of to leave, exit, or become free of
Opposite of to avoid or circumvent (a rule, obstacle or problem)
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 ooze, or pass slowly through pores or other small openings
Opposite of to get away from something, especially with cunning or skill
Opposite of to pour from, or as from, a container, especially by accident
Opposite of to escape or withdraw from a place or situation
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 flee or run away
“We all quickly moved forward down a small ravine and then started up and were told to hold ground.”
Opposite of to cause (someone) to be unable to pursue one any longer
“Justin Bieber jumped into his limousine but the engine failed and he now had to face his horde of screaming fans.”
(of a place or location) Opposite of to go or get away from
“When I arrive, I will take you away from your suffering.”
Opposite of to let someone down by abandoning or neglecting them
“Chase your dreams! We will always be here to support you.”
Opposite of to leak, seep or discharge liquid or gas
Opposite of to end a relationship with
Opposite of to escape or avoid punishment for doing something
Opposite of to exit from a given situation, place or event
“A wraith-catcher, who had fortuitously been staying in the village the night before, will take Sophie to begin her quest to recover sister.”
Opposite of to keep away or abstain from
Opposite of to prevent oneself from
“I indulge myself once a month by eating ice-cream.”
Opposite of to retreat from something frightening or dangerous
“Despite pundits opining that Joe was out of his depth, he would ultimately still face his imposing opponent.”
Opposite of an act of breaking free from confinement or control
“After the capture of the rebels, other slaves who managed to escape were also captured.”
Opposite of a leakage of gas, liquid, or heat from a container
“Storage of nitrogen in a wetland is only a temporary measure, whether nitrogen is assimilated into biomass or absorbed by the soil.”
Opposite of a form of temporary distraction
“In its early years, radio was still a personal medium that was listened to alone with the headphones on, allowing for the immersion of oneself in another world.”
Opposite of an act of avoiding something dangerous or unpleasant
“Not deviating in the least from such restrictions, he tried to endure the affliction through strong resolve.”
Opposite of the action of evading something
Opposite of a large amount of money, liquid, or people that moves or is transferred out of a place
Opposite of the action of fleeing or escaping
Opposite of a substance or form of radiation given off by something
Opposite of the act of escaping from somewhere or something
Opposite of the act or a means of avoiding something undesirable
“Fearing their involvement in the murder would lead to questions about their whereabouts in town, Langston had realized he needed to cover up their tracks.”
Opposite of the act or state of eschewing or avoiding something
Opposite of a place to hide, or to seek shelter or privacy
Opposite of an instance of leaking
Opposite of an act freeing someone from a responsibility or obligation
“Accounts written by other mariners shipwrecked along the same coast chronicled their brutal enslavement at the hands of ruthless desert nomads.”
Opposite of the safety from imminent danger provided by a place or location
“Mr. Moto, the famous Asian detective, faces danger at every turn as he tracks diamond smugglers into Puerto Rico.”
Opposite of the preservation from danger or harm provided by a place or location
“Should I stay where I am, conserving energy and minimizing exposure to predators, or should I explore my environment, with the possibility of finding food and shelter?”
Opposite of a pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a challenging situation
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