Offing and Preserve

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Offing noun - Time that is to come.

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Preserve is an antonym for offing in topics: destroy, kill.

Nearby Word: off

Preserve verb - To keep in good condition.

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Offing is an antonym for preserve.

Offing the Offspring: Gorkon kills one of his (adult) children to preserve Klingon honour.

Source: Literature / Star Trek: Vanguard

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