Handshake and Release

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Handshake noun - Grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract).

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Release is an antonym for handshake in clasp topic.

Nearby Words: handshaker, handshaking

Release noun - A freeing from an obligation or responsibility.

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Handshake is an antonym for release.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

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