Breast and Duck

Breast

Breast verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.
Usage example: breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism

Duck is an antonym for breast.

Duck

Duck verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Breast is an antonym for duck.

Nearby Words: ducked, ducking, ducky, duckling
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