Hold and Step down

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

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Step down is an antonym for hold.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

Step down verb - Give up or retire from a position.

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Hold is an antonym for step down in resign topic.

Wei and his Dragon Sho, from Legacy of the Fire Empire hold several children hostage so they can force Fire Lord Jiazin to step down from her throne, and bring back the Fire Empire.

Source: Big Bad Wannabe

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