(action) Opposite of a phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations
“I prefer action over words or sayings.”
(silence) Opposite of a phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations
“Silence is infinitely preferable to your incoherent and meaningless word salad.”
Opposite of a seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption
Opposite of an expression that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful
Opposite of a comment or something said
Opposite of a word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon
Opposite of a lesson that can be derived from a story or experience
“The inconsequentiality of this part of the narrative had zero impact on the character development of the protagonist.”
Opposite of a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
Opposite of a body of traditions or beliefs held through generations by a particular group
Opposite of present participle for to utter words using speech
“You must be quiet when the interviewer asks you not to say anything.”
Opposite of present participle for to convey or express in a particular way or manner
“I would just like to repress how I really feel about this.”
Opposite of present participle for to make a claim
“We are expecting the accused to deny that he is guilty.”
Opposite of present participle for to recite from memory
“Johnny would forget his prayers each night before going to bed.”
(with an object) Opposite of present participle for to provide a listener or reader with information
“The weather-beaten sign is illegible and will conceal how much further you have to travel.”
Opposite of present participle for to make an estimate
“I can confirm that roughly half of the students here are in debt.”
Opposite of present participle for to make a supposition for determining its consequences
“Let's dispute, for the moment, that you won the lottery. How exactly can you afford all of this?”
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