Opposite of to have been in charge or command of
“Several specialists served in a team led by Danny Ocean who wanted to pull off one of the greatest heists of all time.”
Opposite of to have mustered
“After manifesting his internal emotional turmoil, he finally yielded, and watched a romantic comedy with his girlfriend.”
Opposite of to have caused someone to do something, usually against their inclinations
“My parents asked me nicely to practice the violin when I was younger.”
To have made a request, or demand, of someone
“I kindly asked that they kept their voice down in the cinema while the movie was playing.”
Opposite of past tense for to give an authoritative or peremptory order
“I wondered why he would ask me to take out the rubbish when he himself had nothing else on his agenda.”
Opposite of past tense for to direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
“When his beloved mother died, Shaka became unhinged and began to mismanage his army.”
Opposite of past tense for to be in a strong enough position to have or secure (something)
“Despite granting wage increases to teachers and doctors, he is starting to lose the support of the middle class.”
Opposite of ruled or administered by some authority
Opposite of obliged by law, circumstances, or duty to do something
Opposite of conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules
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