Abandon and Preside over

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

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Preside over is an antonym for abandon.

Preside over verb - To exercise authority or power over.

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Abandon is an antonym for preside over in topics: manage, administer, rule.

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