Opposite of to take or gain possession of, usually quickly or opportunistically
Opposite of to grasp or seize suddenly and roughly
Opposite of to take possession or control of something, especially something elusive
“Despite his efforts to retrieve it in the first place, Harvey would have to relinquish the relic to save Peyton.”
Opposite of to delight, allure or attract in an almost magical manner
Opposite of to catch or apprehend someone
“The authorities would release the suspect after finding out that he had a solid alibi.”
Opposite of to come into possession of
“I will give my old laptop to my younger brother.”
Opposite of to touch or feel with the fingers
Opposite of to catch hold of (and pull quickly)
Opposite of to use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder
Opposite of to act on an opportunity
“He would miss many golden opportunities that had been presented to him during his career because of his tunnel vision.”
Opposite of to cause to be amazed or excited
Opposite of to touch or affect emotionally
Opposite of to acquire, especially as a return for effort
“He was a Finnish long-distance runner who had to forfeit his Olympic medal after testing positive for steroids in 1984.”
Opposite of to make a strong, lasting, or favorable impression on
“It takes a cold-hearted person to be unaffected by that tragic story.”
Opposite of to act on an opportunity
Opposite of to cause (someone) to have a liking for or interest in something
“Laying on the cologne may actually repel the ladies, rather than attract them.”
(jump at) Opposite of to eagerly accept
“After giving it some thought, I decided that I would decline the offer to study by correspondence.”
Opposite of to get or hold the attention of
“Comedians can lose their audience if they don't get to the punchline quick enough.”
(idiomatic) Opposite of to come into one's possession, usually unexpectedly
“Through a lack of financial acumen, he would eventually lose most of his wealth.”
Opposite of to accept or receive, typically something awarded
“She had worked hard and tried her best, but would ultimately fail at winning a medal during the tournament.”
Opposite of to astonishingly impact, strike, or hit somebody in the face, catching immediate attention
Opposite of to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively
Opposite of to encourage or arouse interest, activity or enthusiasm in
“Each attack is designed to demoralize our people and divide us from one another.”
Opposite of the action of confiscating or impounding property by warrant of legal right
Opposite of the action of annexing or seizing property
Opposite of the act of stealing or unlawfully taking possession of (something)
Opposite of the act of catching an object in motion
“I have not witnessed a more embarrassing drop from any wicket-keeper in the history of the game.”
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