Leave alone and Mess with

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Leave alone verb - Leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking.

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Mess with is an antonym for leave alone.

Mess with verb - To handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously.

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Leave alone is an antonym for mess with in topics: fiddle with, nose around.

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