Retain and Sack

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Retain verb - To provide with a paying job.

Usage example: her neighbor retained her as a nanny for the summer, thus giving her something to do until school started again

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Sack is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

Sack verb - To let go from office, service, or employment.

Usage example: he was sacked for showing up late once too often

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Retain is an antonym for sack.

Nearby Words: sacked, sacking, sackful

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