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Opposite of to surrender control or possession of
Opposite of to abstain or refrain from (doing) something
Opposite of to relinquish or give up something, typically on compulsion or demand
Opposite of to let someone down by abandoning or neglecting them
“Chase your dreams! We will always be here to support you.”
Opposite of to display or show (something) for others to see
“The Senate has decided to conceal the report from the public due to security issues.”
Opposite of to solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim)
Opposite of to get rid of (something undesirable or no longer required)
Opposite of to pass or transfer from one person or entity to another
(of an activity) Opposite of to stop or quit
“The team will continue with their drills until the coach is satisfied with their performance.”
Opposite of to leave or give up an office or position
“The move followed several months of rumors and speculations on who was going to fill the position vacated by the former executive director.”
Opposite of to shun or shy away from
“General pushing strength is useful to all athletes who participate in contact sports such as boxing, football, rugby and wrestling.”
Opposite of to yield or suffer
Opposite of to leave or quit from a role or position
Opposite of to abandon or leave behind
“Free from the control of cult life, Koichi struggles to shed the corrupt lineage he inherited from his proxy father while trying to reclaim his family.”
Opposite of to accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person
“The best way to do that is to make it plain that we and the other free countries will continue to resist the attack.”
(of a game or contest) Opposite of to fail to win
“He would win against his opponent, a fitting finale to the hard work and training he had put in over the last few months.”
Opposite of to hand over a right, position or power (to someone else)
“The Price of Prussia will accede to the transfer of power.”
(of a place or location) Opposite of to go or get away from
“When I arrive, I will take you away from your suffering.”
Opposite of to draw, or cause to draw, to a close
“They grow, break free from the host, and drop to the bottom of the water to begin an independent life.”
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