Cede and Safeguard

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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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Safeguard is an antonym for cede.

Nearby Word: ceding

Safeguard verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Cede is an antonym for safeguard.

Nearby Words: safeguarded, safeguarding

power	cede power	safeguard power
throne	cede throne	safeguard throne

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