Renounce and Take over

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Renounce verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.

Usage example: in wake of the corruption scandal, the congressman was forced to renounce his seat in the House

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Take over is an antonym for renounce.

Take over verb - To take to or upon oneself.

Usage example: took over the responsibility of caring for the animals

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Renounce is an antonym for take over.

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