Cede and Protect

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Cede verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.

Usage example: the President officially cedes his position on the January 20th immediately following the presidential election

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Protect is an antonym for cede.

Nearby Word: ceding

Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Cede is an antonym for protect.

time	cede time	protect time
identity	cede identity	protect identity

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