Opposite of to make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements
Opposite of to move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
Opposite of to move clumsily or ploddingly
Opposite of to walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
Opposite of to fall down, especially after losing one's balance
Opposite of to move or cause to move into a sloping position
Opposite of to physically struggle or flail around clumsily
Opposite of to move swiftly or impetuously
“Dozens move slowly through the fog in all directions because of low visibility.”
Opposite of to give, or cause to give, a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
Opposite of to drop or fall down, literally or figuratively
Opposite of to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
“Laurel told me that while I was at the entrance to her building, she saw two men in a black car stop next to my car.”
Opposite of to make, or cause to make, a sudden forward movement
Opposite of to physically launch oneself into the air
“They have to tread carefully lest they fall into a crevice.”
Opposite of an abrupt rough or violent movement
Opposite of a sudden involuntary movement caused by shock or surprise
“When the infant produced unreactivity to stimulation, alarm bells started to ring.”
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