Contend and Take back

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Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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Take back is an antonym for contend.

Take back verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

Usage example: I take back what I said about her: she's not the fool I thought she was

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Contend is an antonym for take back.

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