Belay and Begin

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Belay verb - Turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him.

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Begin is an antonym for belay in stop topic.

Nearby Word: belaying

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

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Belay is an antonym for begin.

Nearby Word: beginning

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