Continue and Finish off

Opposite meaning terms

Continue verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.

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Finish off is an antonym for continue.

Finish off verb - Finish a task completely.

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Continue is an antonym for finish off in erase topic.

When the two are about to finish off Granny Goodness in the end, Martian Manhunter points out the Enemy Civil War needs to continue.

Source: Shout Out / To Shakespeare aka: Shout Out To Shakespeare
She and the crowd finish off the song, letting the match continue.

Source: Anime / Basquash!

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