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preempting

VERB

take over in place of another

Synonyms

STRONG

acquire annex anticipate appropriate arrogate assume bump commandeer confiscate expropriate obtain seize sequester take usurp

WEAK

accroach

Antonyms

STRONG

doubt fail forfeit give keep lose offer refuse reject relinquish surrender

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