Ceding and Retain

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Ceding noun - The act of ceding.

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Retain is an antonym for ceding in abandon topic.

Nearby Words: cede, ceded

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

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Ceding is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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