Knuckles and Retain

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Knuckles noun - A small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand.

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

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

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Knuckles is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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