Lay up and Surrender

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Lay up verb - To put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place.

Usage example: an eating disorder that would impel her to lay up candy bars in her closet for all-night food binges

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Surrender is an antonym for lay up.

Surrender verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Lay up is an antonym for surrender.

Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering

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