Hold and Rely upon

Opposite meaning terms

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Rely upon is an antonym for hold.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

Rely upon verb - Put trust in with confidence.

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Hold is an antonym for rely upon in believe topic.

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Rely upon and Hold. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hold/rely_upon

Hold & Rely upon. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hold/rely_upon>.

Rely upon or Hold. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hold/rely_upon.

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