Answer and Work over

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Answer verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.

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Work over is an antonym for answer.

Work over verb - To strike repeatedly.

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Answer is an antonym for work over in topics: question, ask for answer, ask pointed questions.

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