Sequester and Surrender

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Sequester verb - To take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority.

Usage example: police found and sequestered several illegal weapons

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Surrender is an antonym for sequester.

Surrender verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Sequester is an antonym for surrender.

Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering

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