Appoint and Discharge

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Appoint verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.

Usage example: was appointed to the council on national security

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Discharge is an antonym for appoint in assign topic.

Discharge verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.

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Appoint is an antonym for discharge.

appoint people

discharge people

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