Opposite of to make an emotional appeal
Opposite of to present or state one's case or defense
Opposite of to make an assertion without proof
Opposite of to politely or formally ask for
“Please reply to our messages as soon as possible.”
Opposite of to plead or put forward strongly
“Should these dealers for any reason decide to abandon their request for the service, the money deposited by them in the fund would be returned.”
Opposite of to give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory
“The law provides for the reduction of penalties, as long as the taxpayer will agree to fully accept the charges laid.”
Opposite of to call on in support of an earnest request
“After being told that she could refuse their request to search her bags, Morgan consented.”
Opposite of to assert something as a position in an argument
Opposite of to make a request or demand of someone
“As you have ignored my requests to stop chattering while the movie is playing, I will now force you to do so.”
Opposite of to maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures
“Now fans have taken to social media to slam the decision to remove Candice, who they argued was showing impressive strength and resolve throughout the process.”
(with object) Opposite of to say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
“He acknowledged that he had an immediate gut reaction to government requests for the media to withhold information.”
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