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Opposite of to rest or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious
“You need to take a chill pill because you stress too much!”
Opposite of to make or become less taut or tight
“As the news became more evident, Grey felt his nerves tense, his fists tighten, and his breath become heavy.”
Opposite of to calm down
“Sometimes I rile my son for fun, but he is a good sport about it.”
(of a rule or restriction) Opposite of to make less strict
“We welcome the decision by the Gambling Commission to extend the ban on using credit cards for online gambling.”
Opposite of to become less severe or intense
“In recent months the government has increased the economic siege on the island with the application of new sanctions that intensify the embargo in force.”
Opposite of to spend one's time in an aimless, idle way
Opposite of to relax after a period of work or tension
Opposite of to put at east or quell
Opposite of to go to sleep, or fall asleep
“We need to wake up early tomorrow to avoid missing our flight.”
(informal) Opposite of to relax or spend time doing nothing
“Let's do something this weekend since it's sunny.”
Opposite of to use a narcotic in order to make (someone) drowsy or insensible
Opposite of to relax or laze about
“I would finally find the motivation to exercise and eat healthily again after weeks of gorging on junk food.”
Opposite of to make softer or less intense
Opposite of to pause or relax briefly
Opposite of to take a short, typically five-minute, break from some activity
Opposite of to revoke or cancel
“The Ministry of Information deemed it could not impose a ban on the film because it did not pose a threat to national security.”
Opposite of to relax or calm down after being tense or over-excited
Opposite of to make, or become, less taut
“He felt Roger tighten his grip on him and looked down at his brother.”
Opposite of to stop proceedings, typically in relation to arduous activity
“After lunch, we will resume proceedings.”
Opposite of to calm down (after being in a state of anger)
Opposite of to free from anxiety or worry
“There might still be consequences and she didn't want anything to happen that would stress her grandmother.”
Opposite of to relax after working hard
Opposite of to live or work less actively or intensely
“The instability created by the kinetic wedge will make your muscles work harder to stay balanced.”
Opposite of to stop pursuing or fighting
Opposite of to liberate or release from a fixed state
Opposite of to remove the regulations, or legal restrictions, from
Opposite of to keep under control, especially something that is increasing in intensity or extremity
“He is the latest candidate to unleash his anger with raw and emotional language.”
Opposite of to become calm or well-behaved
“The students were strangely subdued about their upcoming school excursion but would act up soon after.”
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