Lay off
Lay off verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
Take
Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Gentle Giant: Banba, of sorts, after the first timeskip; he doesn't take kindly to bullies and only has to tap one on the shoulder and ask nicely to get one to lay off the intended bullying victim.
Source: Manga / Bio-Meat: Nectar
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