Abnegate and Seize

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Abnegate verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.

Usage example: abnegated all claims to the deceased lord's domain

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Seize is an antonym for abnegate.

Nearby Words: abnegation, abnegating

Seize verb - To have a clear idea of.

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Abnegate is an antonym for seize.

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised

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