Cede and Secure

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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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Secure is an antonym for cede.

Nearby Word: ceding

Secure verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Cede is an antonym for secure.

Nearby Words: security, secured, securing, securely

power	cede power	secure power
position	cede position	secure position
control	cede control	secure control
piece	cede piece	secure piece
Other words: trademark, money, throne, treaty, victory.

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