Hunker and Stand

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Hunker verb - Sit on one's heels.

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Stand is an antonym for hunker.

Nearby Words: hunkered, hunkering

Stand verb - To occupy a place or location.

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Hunker is an antonym for stand.

Nearby Words: standing, stance, standee

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