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To give up formally, as an office, duty, power, or claim.
Syn- Resign, renounce, relinquish, divest oneself of
Ant- Retain, Hold on to |
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To encourage or assist, especially in wrongdoing.
Syn-Promote, further, advance, help, aid
Ant- Dissuade, discourage, deter, restrain, curb, inhibit, hinder, block, frustrate, thwart |
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To regard with horror and loathing.
Syn- loathe, despise, detest, abominate, aversion
Ant- Like, fancy, relish, love, cherish, be fond of |
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Wretched, miserable
Syn- Disheartening, debasing, hopeless, helpless |
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To clear of guilt or blame.
Syn- Acquit, exonerate, exculpate, vindicate, acquittal, exoneration, vindication
Ant- Incriminate, inculpate, indict, impeach, convict, condemn |
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To refrain completely and voluntarily.
Syn- Forgo, forbear,avoid, shun, eschew
Ant- Indulge, partake, indulgence, self-indulgent, intemperate, immoderate |
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Pertaining to a college or other institution of learning
Syn- Scholastic |
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To agree to.
Syn- Agree, assent, consent, concur, acquiesce, comply
Ant-Dissent, demur, balk at |
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To get used to.
Syn- adjust, adapt, orient |
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| A habit forming practice or pursuit. |
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