WAGING Antonyms
Definition of WAGING
Best Opposite Words For WAGING
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abandon | verbv | |||||||
noun • the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry • a feeling of extreme emotional intensity verb • forsake, leave behind • give up with the intent of never claiming again • leave behind empty; move out of • stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims • leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch | ||||||||
cease | verbv | |||||||
noun • (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end verb • put an end to a state or an activity • have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical | ||||||||
discontinue | verbv | |||||||
verb • put an end to a state or an activity • come to or be at an end • prevent completion | ||||||||
end | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • either extremity of something that has length • the point in time at which something ends • the final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence • the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it • a final part or section • a final state • the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object • (football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage • a boundary marking the extremities of something • one of two places from which people are communicating to each other • the part you are expected to play • the last section of a communication • a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, designating players at each end of the defensive line verb • have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical • bring to an end or halt • be the end of; be the last or concluding part of • put an end to | ||||||||
halt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of inactivity following an interruption • the event of something ending • an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs verb • cause to come to an abrupt stop • come to a halt, stop moving • stop from happening or developing • stop the flow of a liquid | ||||||||
lose | verbv | |||||||
verb • fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense • fail to win • suffer the loss of a person through death or removal • miss from one's possessions; lose sight of • allow to go out of sight or mind • fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit • fail to get or obtain • fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind • withdraw, as from reality • be set at a disadvantage | ||||||||
retreat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat • a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet • (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position • (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset • an area where you can be alone • withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation • the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant) verb • pull back or move away or backward • move away, as for privacy • move back • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity | ||||||||
stop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the event of something ending • the act of stopping something • a brief stay in the course of a journey • the state of inactivity following an interruption • a spot where something halts or pauses • a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it • a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations • (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes • a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens • a restraint that checks the motion of something • an obstruction in a pipe or tube verb • come to a halt, stop moving • put an end to a state or an activity • stop from happening or developing • interrupt a trip • cause to end • prevent completion • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • seize on its way • have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical • render unsuitable for passage • stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments | ||||||||
surrender | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • acceptance of despair • a verbal act of admitting defeat • the delivery of a principal into lawful custody • the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) verb • give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another • relinquish possession or control over | ||||||||
give up | verbv | |||||||
verb • lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime • give up with the intent of never claiming again • give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat • put an end to a state or an activity • give up what is not strictly needed • part with a possession or right • leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily • relinquish possession or control over • give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another • stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims • allow the other (baseball) team to score • stop consuming |