Surrender and Take possession

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

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Take possession is an antonym for surrender.

Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering

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Surrender is an antonym for take possession in topics: seize, have or obtain.

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