Obtained and Sought

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Sought is an antonym for obtained.

Nearby Words: obtain, obtainable, obtaining

Sought adjective - That is looked for.

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Obtained is an antonym for sought.

The thing about Greed is that it's never satisfied - as soon as the thing sought after is obtained, the obtainer starts craving more, and more, and more, ad infinitum.

Source: Greed
He has heard stories of mortal beings who sought immortality and obtained it, only to succumb to madness after living too long past their proper lifespan.

Source: Darth Wiki / Shadowchasers Writers Guidelines

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