Free and Grabbing

Opposite meaning words

Free verb - To set free (as from slavery or confinement).

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Grabbing is an antonym for free.

Nearby Words: freely, freed

Definitions of Free not found.

Free is an antonym for grabbing in latch on to topic.

Nearby Words: grabber, grabbed

Ryoma successfully prevents a Yakuza boss from stabbing him by grabbing his wrist in time...only to grip down on the blade with his free hand anyway, just to show how badass he is.

Source: Establishing Character Moment / Anime and Manga
In Brotherhood, guards are dirty fighters, not hesitating to attack Ezio in the middle of his killstreaks, throw dirt in his face, or grabbing and holding him to let their comrades get free hits in.

Source: Mook Chivalry
After John Starks was fouled in the ensuing possession, Starks uncharacteristically missed both free throws; Ewing grabbed the ball for a shot, but it hit the back rim, leading to Reggie grabbing the rebound, getting fouled and making his free throws to give the Pacers their final victory margin.

Source: Useful Notes / National Basketball Association

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