Junk and Retain

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Junk verb - To get rid of as useless or unwanted.

Usage example: we'll have to junk this old car

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Retain is an antonym for junk.

Nearby Words: junking, junked, junker, junky, junkie

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

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Junk is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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