Abandon and Lock up

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Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.

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Lock up is an antonym for abandon.

Lock up verb - To put in or as if in prison.

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Abandon is an antonym for lock up in topics: grasp, hold back, achieve, be in possession, have or obtain.

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