Commend and Hound

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Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

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Hound is an antonym for commend.

Hound verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: kept hounding his mother to let him drive her car until she gave in

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Commend is an antonym for hound.

Nearby Words: hounded, hounding

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