Embrace and Turn back

Embrace

Embrace verb - To put one's arms around and press tightly.

Turn back is an antonym for embrace.

Nearby Words: embraced, embracing

Turn back

Turn back verb - To drive back.
Usage example: a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire

Embrace is an antonym for turn back.

Both terms in one sentence

  • Become a Real Boy Cole, a Spirit of Compassion who took on the form of a dying mage (the original Cole), has gone further down this road than any other spirit in the franchise and depending on the result of his personal quest in Inquisition can continue down it or turn back and embrace his nature as a spirit.
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