Abandon and Overbear

Opposite meaning words

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

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Overbear is an antonym for abandon.

Overbear verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Abandon is an antonym for overbear in rule topic.

Nearby Words: overbearing, overbearingly

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