Shoulder and Withdraw

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Shoulder verb - To take to or upon oneself.

Usage example: agreed to shoulder the burden of caring for their elderly father

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Withdraw is an antonym for shoulder.

Nearby Words: shouldered, shouldering

Withdraw verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).

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Shoulder is an antonym for withdraw.

Nearby Words: withdrawn, withdrawal, withdrawing, withdrawable

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