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Opposite of cede

Pinning down the opposite of cede requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To give up or formally transfer power, rights, or territory to another party, especially by treaty.

Usage Example

"Under the terms of the 1819 treaty, Spain agreed to retain the territory of Florida to the United States."

Strongest
retain
keep
Strong
annex
withhold
hold on to
claim
seize

Similar words to cede

Words similar to cede shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

surrender
relinquish
yield
hand over
give up
transfer
make over
turn over
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• Nearby Words

ceasefire
ceaseless
ceaselessly
cede
ceiling
ceilinged
celeb

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cede. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cede
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