Abandon and Steer

Abandon

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

Steer is an antonym for abandon.

Nearby Words: abandoned, abandonment, abandoning

Steer

Steer verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
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Synonyms for Steer

Abandon is an antonym for steer in guide topic.

Nearby Words: steered, steering, steerage, steersman

Common collocations

humanity abandon humanity steer humanity
character abandon character steer character
life abandon life steer life
people abandon people steer people
Other words: body, show, house, way, world, ship, everyone, kids.
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