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gives over (to)

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present tense third-person singular of give over (to)

Synonyms & Antonyms of gives over (to)

as in caters (to), gives in

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for gives over (to)

bows,
caves (in),
gives in,
submits,
succumbs,
surrenders,
yields

caters (to),
gratifies,
indulges,
wallows

acquiesces (to),
concedes (to)

buckles (under),
knuckles under

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for gives over (to)

holds off,
resists

battles,
breasts,
combats,
confronts,
counters,
defies,
faces,
fights,
meets,
objects,
opposes,
repels

thwarts,
withstands

rejects

bridles,
checks,
constrains,
curbs,
inhibits,
restrains,
stifles

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Thesaurus Entries Near gives over (to)

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“Gives over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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