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Opposite of to yield or produce as a result of an investment of money, time or effort
“For the simple case of a competitive market, it would appear that producers might well lose profits from increased metering.”
Opposite of to surrender to arguments, demands, or pressure
“The rebels vowed to resist any attack by the military and to fight on for independence.”
(yield to) Opposite of to accede to a request or demand
“The hero did not like the woman's effort to become his focal point and attempted to reject her demands.”
Opposite of to relinquish possession of
“If travelers express uncertainty with respect to their passing through Paris, they are allowed to retain their passports.”
(of a mass or structure) Opposite of to physically give way under force or pressure
“No clutch would last under the strain of starting a heavy train.”
Opposite of to bring about or cause to happen
Opposite of to bend and give way under pressure or strain
Opposite of to submit to or acknowledge the merit of
Opposite of to relinquish or give up something, typically on compulsion or demand
Opposite of to relinquish or give up a right or claim
Opposite of to give up one's resistance against an enemy or opponent
Opposite of to fail, especially in spectacular fashion
“You must possess the will to succeed if you want to be rich and famous!”
Opposite of to be capable of supplying
“Unfortunately, based on our calculations, wind farms will be deficient for our total national energy requirement.”
Opposite of to collapse or burst inward violently
Opposite of to surrender to, or to be conquered by
“Despite the onslaught at the mouth of Blackwater Rush, Joffrey's forces would still defeat Stannis' army.”
(reporting verb) Opposite of to acknowledge, or concede, the truth of
“The administration will deny all allegations of fraud and corruption.”
Opposite of to be the cause of
“Your method for conducting the experiment will introduce an anomaly that will impede the desired outcome.”
Opposite of to give birth to
“Dinosaurs would perish as a result of asteroids, or so the theory goes.”
Opposite of to make, create or manufacture, usually from components or raw materials
“A few fashion brands are known to destroy billions' worth of their unsold merchandise every year.”
Opposite of to earn or gain, especially as an income or profit
Opposite of to give what is needed or desired
“You can bring some food for the party, and I will gladly consume it.”
Opposite of to stop operating
“You will need some batteries to get that little engine to work.”
Opposite of to succumb or give way to pressure or strain (literally or figuratively)
Opposite of to cease to proceed or act
Opposite of a financial return
“The shop was now doing very well, but according to his books, there was a loss the previous year.”
Opposite of something made, achieved or produced through effort
“Pundits put the failure down to a lack of physical input from all parties involved.”
Opposite of money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments
Opposite of the amount of money earned by a business during a particular period
Opposite of a result or outcome, especially from work or activity
Opposite of the total amount of something that is produced
“The Prophet was to eat some of it himself and give the remainder to his disciples.”
Opposite of something made, achieved or produced through effort
Opposite of money that is gained or acquired
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