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Antonyms for Stand By or Hold On To

Description:

Stand By: When used as a verb, "stand by" means to remain loyal, supportive, or steadfast to someone or something. As a noun, it refers to a state of waiting or being ready to assist.

Hold On To: This term is commonly used to convey the idea of maintaining possession or control of something or someone, or to persist in an action or belief.

Senses:

1. Stand By (verb): to abandon, neglect, ignore
2. Stand By (noun): disloyalty, betrayal
3. Hold On To (verb): release, let go, relinquish
4. Hold On To (verb): give up, surrender, yield

Usage:

Stand By (verb):

• She decided to abandon her plans and stand by her family during difficult times.
• He neglected to stand by his promises, causing disappointment among his supporters.

Stand By (noun):

• His disloyalty towards his friends proved that he was incapable of genuine relationships.
• The act of betrayal shattered the trust she had in her colleague.

Hold On To (verb):

• You should release the past and hold on to the future possibilities.
• It's time to let go of negative thoughts and hold on to the positive ones.

Hold On To (verb):

• You need to give up your stubbornness and surrender to the flow of life.
• She decided to yield her control over the situation and trust the expertise of others.

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