Opposite of to refuse to have anything to do with (anymore)
Opposite of to deny or refute the truth or validity of
Opposite of to officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise)
Opposite of to renege on something that has been said or agreed on
Opposite of to disown or divorce (one's wife), typically in a religious sense
Opposite of to disregard and treat as unworthy of serious consideration
“Julie would entertain the idea of her daughter staying home the day after a severe bout of coughing.”
Opposite of to take back or renege on an initial statement or stance
“The governor refused to back down, and if anything, decided to double down his stance on the issue.”
Opposite of to stop associating with
“I was forced to associate with Nathan when he friended me on Facebook.”
Opposite of to dismiss idly with contempt or derision
Opposite of to shun or shy away from
“General pushing strength is useful to all athletes who participate in contact sports such as boxing, football, rugby and wrestling.”
Opposite of to split or withdraw from a union, alliance or organization
“He wanted to join the Star Knights, the fabled special forces unit comprised of only the strongest and most valiant soldiers.”
Opposite of to get rid of (something undesirable or no longer required)
(separate oneself from) Opposite of to sever relations with
“Nelly attempted to not involve herself in their petty and often violent disputes.”
Opposite of to fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
“His problem lies in his ineptitude to fulfill his obligations.”
Opposite of to decide not to do something
“Ned Nederlander would accept the German's challenge of a quickdraw.”
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