Cede and Challenge

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

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Challenge is an antonym for cede in abandon topic.

Nearby Word: ceding

Challenge verb - To demand proof of the truth or rightness of.

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Cede is an antonym for challenge.

power	cede power	challenge power
position	cede position	challenge position
leadership	cede leadership	challenge leadership
right	cede right	challenge right
Other words: system, time, battle.

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