Belay and Start

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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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Start is an antonym for belay in stop topic.

Nearby Word: belaying

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

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Belay is an antonym for start.

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

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