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Opposite of a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
“In the same crime, he will distinctly contemplate the righteousness of God and the uniquity of each man, as they respectively discover themselves.”
Opposite of a notion, impression or idea (of something)
Opposite of an expression that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful
Opposite of an ideal example of someone or something
“Since stagnation is the antithesis of growth, it is also the antithesis of life.”
Opposite of ideal examples of someone or something
“Many such factors represent the antitheses of growth, and also the antitheses of life.”
Opposite of an original model, typically serving as a template for others
Opposite of the formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties
Opposite of an idea, or an abstraction
“Behind the question of course lies a deep ignorance of the reality of life in these communities.”
Opposite of a statement or principle having general rather than specific validity or force
Opposite of something or someone that serves as a pattern of behavior to be imitated
“As a franchise consultant, he was a great advocate of the proven systems and processes established by McDonald's.”
Opposite of a model by which others are compared and aspire to
“They were also quick to slam the high-spending pop star whom they considered to be a bad example for youngsters.”
Opposite of to view or represent someone or something in a conventional, formulaic and oversimplified manner
“Klein sensed how important it was for Lennon to differentiate himself from the others, especially now that he and Ono had become the butt of jokes and hostility.”
Opposite of to cause (something) to conform to a standard
Opposite of to assign to a category
“I assimilate everything in my fridge because I do not have the time to sort through my groceries.”
Opposite of to give a specified name or description to
“They made a conscientious effort to delabel those who are marginalized.”
Opposite of to make uninteresting or trite by frequent use
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