Nominate and Overthrow

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Nominate verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.

Usage example: the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors

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Overthrow is an antonym for nominate.

Overthrow verb - Rule against.

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Nominate is an antonym for overthrow.

Nearby Words: overthrown, overthrowing

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