Assert and Relinquish

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Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.

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Relinquish is an antonym for assert.

Relinquish verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Assert is an antonym for relinquish in let go topic.

Nearby Word: relinquishing

desire	assert desire	relinquish desire
power	assert power	relinquish power
role	assert role	relinquish role
claim	assert claim	relinquish claim
Other words: position, hold, control, right, advantage, ownership, masculinity, rights, godhood.

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