Opposite of the power to influence a person or situation
Opposite of the ability of someone or something to influence decisions or actions
“Without their messages on self-need and state of being, displayed cues that he perceived, they would have remained objects of insignificance to him.”
Opposite of the state or fact of having the power or authority to effect change
“His leadership has the impotence of a limp sloth.”
Opposite of a firm contact or grip
“Gary twisted his assailant's wrist, and the release of his weapon was swift.”
Opposite of an advantage over one's peers or competitors
“She would find her absent parents to be a disadvantage when she needed help with her homework.”
Opposite of a solid grip with one's feet
“A slip on this rugged terrain can cause serious injury.”
Opposite of to make use of
“The authors misuse the air-space analogy in their discussion of the treatment of airliners.”
Opposite of to exploit or take advantage of an opportunity for personal gain or profit
Opposite of to exploit someone for one's own benefit, especially in an underhanded way
“The company set out to design a cyber-security system to protect the vulnerable and less tech-savvy of us from hackers.”
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