Entrust and Hold back
Opposite meaning terms
Entrust
Entrust verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.
Usage example: we entrusted our pets to the care of our neighbor while we went on vacation
Nearby Word: entrusting
Hold back
Hold back verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
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