Hand over and Squirrel away

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

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Squirrel away is an antonym for hand over.

Squirrel away verb - To put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place.

Usage example: squirreled the information away for future reference

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Hand over is an antonym for squirrel away.

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Squirrel away and Hand over. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hand_over/squirrel_away

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