Take back and Undertake

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Take back verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

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Undertake is an antonym for take back.

Undertake verb - To take to or upon oneself.

Usage example: undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own

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Take back is an antonym for undertake.

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