Cede and Defend

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Cede verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.

Usage example: the President officially cedes his position on the January 20th immediately following the presidential election

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Defend is an antonym for cede in abandon topic.

Nearby Word: ceding

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Cede is an antonym for defend.

position	cede position	defend position
right	cede right	defend right
time	cede time	defend time
command	cede command	defend command
Other words: territory, planets.

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