Abide and Bolt

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Abide verb - To continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time.

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Bolt is an antonym for abide.

Nearby Words: abiding, abidance

Bolt verb - To hasten away from something dangerous or frightening.

Usage example: the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching

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Abide is an antonym for bolt.

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

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