Cede and Wrest

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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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Wrest is an antonym for cede.

Nearby Word: ceding

Wrest verb - To draw out by force or with effort.

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Cede is an antonym for wrest.

Nearby Words: wrestle, wrestled, wresting

power	cede power	wrest power
position	cede position	wrest position
custody	cede custody	wrest custody
control	cede control	wrest control
Other words: piece, command, victory.

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