Give up and Seizing

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Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Seizing is an antonym for give up.

Seizing noun - The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).

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Give up is an antonym for seizing in abduct topic.

Nearby Words: seize, seizure, seized

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