Deselect and Handpick

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Deselect verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

Usage example: he'll deselect any plan that doesn't put him in total control

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Handpick is an antonym for deselect.

Nearby Words: deselecting, deselection

Handpick verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

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Deselect is an antonym for handpick.

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