Junking and Retain

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Junking noun - The getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless.

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Retain is an antonym for junking in topics: drop, eject, get rid of, throw away, throw out.

Nearby Words: junk, junked, junker, junky

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

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Junking is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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