Cede and Forsake

Cede

Cede verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
Usage example: she reluctantly ceded her position as leader

Forsake and cede are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forsake" instead a verb "Cede". archaic substitute

Nearby Word: ceding

Forsake

Forsake verb - To cause to remain behind.

Cede and forsake are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cede" instead a verb "Forsake".

Nearby Words: forsaken, forsaking

Common collocations

power cede power forsake power
position cede position forsake position
duties cede duties forsake duties
powers cede powers forsake powers
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