Abandon and Shoulder

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Abandon

Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.
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Synonyms for Abandon
Antonyms for Abandon
Shoulder is an antonym for abandon.
Nearby Words: abandoned, abandonment, abandoning

Shoulder

Shoulder verb - To take to or upon oneself.
Usage example: agreed to shoulder the burden of caring for their elderly father
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Synonyms for Shoulder
Antonyms for Shoulder
Abandon is an antonym for shoulder.
Nearby Words: shouldered, shouldering
Similar words of abandon

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Common collocations

work abandon work shoulder work
family abandon family shoulder family
name abandon name shoulder name
duties abandon duties shoulder duties
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Antonyms for abandon


Antonyms for shoulder

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