Divest and Weight

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Divest verb - To set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers.

Usage example: the former CEO has divested himself of most of his responsibilities but will continue to work with the company as a consultant

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Weight is an antonym for divest.

Nearby Words: divestment, divesting

Weight verb - To place a weight or burden on.

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Divest is an antonym for weight.

Nearby Words: weigh, weighty, weighted, weighting, weighed

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