Cry off and Commence

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Cry off verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).

Usage example: their film deal had been abruptly cried off, and now the filmmakers were back to square one

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Commence is an antonym for cry off.

Commence verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Cry off is an antonym for commence.

Nearby Words: commencement, commencing

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