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Opposite of to force (something) into or through a restricted space
“I try to coax a thin rope through the pipe.”
Opposite of to reduce in size or volume by pressing together
“Grabbing the edge opposite you, stretch the dough and fold it over the top, about halfway toward you.”
Opposite of to grasp or hold something tightly
“The gunman bent Anthony Stone's wrist backward forcing him to release his grip on the firearm.”
Opposite of to extract (a liquid or a soft substance) from something by compressing or twisting it
“Remove cheese slices and place them on a plate with a paper towel to absorb the oil.”
Opposite of to hug, hold or embrace tightly
“I know that it may take a long while for you to forgive me, but please don't push me away.”
Opposite of to derive or extract something from someone, especially underhandedly
“Nick says he will donate two hundred dollars per ace this summer to help the victims of the country's bush fire crisis.”
Opposite of plural for an act of squeezing something
“It operates from six batteries at speeds up to one frame per second, activated by a release on the grip handle.”
Opposite of plural for a small amount of liquid extracted from something by squeezing
“There was an overflow of coffee in my cup when I attempted to draw a rosetta in my latte.”
Opposite of plural for the process of compacting something, usually by pressing or applying pressure
“An endoscopic Kerrison rongeur and drill are used to perform the laminotomy and decompression of the nerve roots.”
Opposite of plural for a much-loved person, especially a significant other
“He began to feel like a reject after many failed attempts to woo a lady.”
Opposite of plural for a hug or embrace
“She gave him a gentle push backward, to let him know that she needed some space.”
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