Erect and Rub out

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Erect verb - To fix in an upright position.

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Rub out is an antonym for erect.

Nearby Words: erection, erected, erecting, erectile, erector

Rub out verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

Usage example: aerial bombs rubbed out the oil refinery

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Erect is an antonym for rub out.

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