Begin and Leaving

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Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Leaving is an antonym for begin.

Nearby Word: beginning

Leaving noun - The act of departing.

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Begin is an antonym for leaving in abandon topic.

Nearby Words: leave, leaved, leaver

Though supposedly leaving his mark for a brief while, the Freedom Fighters would eventually begin to overpower him, pressuring him to release Naugus who would begin his aforementioned domination.

Source: Not-So-Harmless Villain
Katara and Sokka begin with a Missing Mom, but end up as a Parental Abandonment case as their father leaves to fight the Fire Nation, leaving Gran-Gran Kanna to raise them instead.

Source: Missing Mom
Ridley easily grabs her, leaving one of her allies to begin the offensive in her stead.

Source: Distress Ball

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