Commend and Needle

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

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Needle is an antonym for commend.

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

Usage example: quit needling me! I'll take out the trash in a minute!

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Commend is an antonym for needle.

Nearby Words: needled, needling, needlework

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