Knuckle and Retain

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Knuckle verb - Press or rub with the knuckles.

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Retain is an antonym for knuckle in topics: give in, resign.

Nearby Words: knuckled, knuckling

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

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Knuckle is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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