Abandon and Preside

Opposite meaning words

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

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Preside is an antonym for abandon.

Preside verb - Act as president.

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Abandon is an antonym for preside in be in authority topic.

Nearby Words: president, presidency, presiding

abandon children

preside children

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