Stow and Surrender

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Stow verb - To put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place.

Usage example: stowed candy bars, which were forbidden at the summer camp, under a board in the cabin's floor

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Surrender is an antonym for stow.

Nearby Words: stowing, stowage

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

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Stow is an antonym for surrender.

Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering

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