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Opposite of a strong and fast-moving stream or body of water or other liquid
Opposite of an act or state of streaming out rapidly, sometimes figuratively
Opposite of an overwhelming number of things delivered simultaneously or in rapid succession
Opposite of a sudden gushing stream
Opposite of a series of things of the same type, especially when unwelcome, happening within a short space of time
Opposite of a sudden, widespread occurrence of an undesirable phenomenon
Opposite of a significant or considerable amount
Opposite of an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
“As water bodies dry up, and the supply lines remain dry as a bone, the city residents are in for a long and hot spell of drought.”
Opposite of an overwhelming quantity of things or people happening or appearing at the same time
“It attracted pilgrims and other visitors from distant places, but the cathedral was not the parish or proper church of more than a handful of people.”
Opposite of a vehement outburst of a specified feeling or reaction
“The suspension of hostilities afforded time for reflection, for the subsidence of anger, and the reconciliation of parties.”
Opposite of a sudden and brief outbreak
(somewhat rare) Opposite of a sudden outburst of emotion
“The medication gave her brief relief from her nagging cough, but within twenty-four hours, it had returned.”
Opposite of a heavy discharge of many things at once
“Billheimer attributed the lack of applause to the overwhelming emotion of both the occasion and the oration.”
Opposite of the condensed moisture of the atmosphere falling heavily in separate drops
Opposite of a sudden occurrence of a particular activity (or emotion)
Opposite of a physical forward or upward movement, typically sudden or powerful in nature
“It is certain that Attila made a sudden retreat into Pannonia and tradition has ascribed it to a superstitious fear of incurring the fate of Alaric.”
Opposite of rainy weather
“What a glorious day to spend outdoors and enjoy the sun.”
Opposite of a sudden burst of intense emotion
“Her favorite character is Data, an android who, for all his emotionlessness, has a great curiosity about being human.”
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