Hammer out and Patch together

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Hammer out verb - To produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort.

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Patch together is an antonym for hammer out.

Patch together verb - To make or assemble roughly or hastily.

Usage example: the stranded hikers patched together a shelter that afforded some protection from the wind

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Hammer out is an antonym for patch together.

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