(of a button on a device or machine) Opposite of to press down on
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Opposite of to crash violently into or against something
“She fell back against her seat as Devin flipped the ship to avoid the flying debris.”
Opposite of to force (something) into place or into a (compact) space
“The prince was determined to find the mysterious princess, and he knew that only she could fit her foot snugly into the glass slipper.”
Opposite of to move or travel hurriedly
Opposite of to pack or fill very tightly
Opposite of to push (someone or something) out of one's way with one's shoulder
Opposite of to force or squeeze into a narrow space
Opposite of to force (something) into or through a restricted space
“I try to coax a thin rope through the pipe.”
Opposite of to knock or run into someone or something with a jolt
(crowd into) Opposite of to press forward into an area, especially with limited space
“After waiting in line in what seemed like an unmovable queue, it was probably wise to retreat from the congregation and cut our losses.”
Opposite of to compress or cram items, especially to fit into a container
“Distribute the items uniformly in the box so that it closes comfortably without crushing or breaking the contents inside.”
Opposite of to exert force or pressure on
“Her school bag was so heavy that she had to place it on the ground and pull it all the way to the car.”
Opposite of to poke (at) something roughly or quickly
“She would touch him suggestively, but he was completely oblivious to her advances.”
(of a button on a device or machine) Opposite of to press down on
“Do not release the lever until our knights have entered the castle through the gates!”
Opposite of to thrust a pointed object at or into something
“Julia forced him to stop so Rufus could help her pull out the arrowhead from his shoulder.”
(informal) Opposite of to move or depart hastily
“Do you mind if we stay here a little longer?”
Opposite of to throw or hurl with force
“If a fielder can catch the ball in the stands, it will be considered legally caught, and the batsman will be called out.”
Opposite of to strike physically or violently
“Aaron moves first, throwing a flurry of punches that I easily defend.”
Opposite of an act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself
“She gave him a tug to indicate that she wanted his attention, but he refused to draw his eyes away from the game unfolding on the television.”
Opposite of a forceful collision of two things
“The aversion of traffic calamity was a result of the two drivers' avoidance of an accident, thanks to their quick thinking and reaction.”
Opposite of the act of colliding or crashing
Opposite of an adult male deer
Opposite of the front end of a ship
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