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take away

Definition for take away

verb as in discharge

Strongest matches

empty, off-load, remove, unload

Weak matches

carry away, take off

verb as in discount

verb as in draw back

verb as in intercept

verb as in take

Strongest match

remove

Strong matches

deduct, discount, eliminate

verb as in wipe

Strongest matches

clean, dry, dust, erase, mop, obliterate, remove, rub, wash

Strong matches

clear, sponge, towel

Weak match

clean off

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"Reasons include feeling afraid the abuse will escalate, fear their children will be taken away, scared they won't be believed by police or other agencies, having nowhere to go, no access to finances."

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But the compact threatens to take away foundational aspects of education, including academic freedom and institutional autonomy.

Men hacked loose branches off trees and piled them to be taken away, for fear they would become projectiles capable of claiming life or limb.

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“This tragedy has forever taken away my chance to see him and hug him tightly,” she said.

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If there's one thing the doctors hope listeners take away from the show, it's that struggling with health isn't a personal failure.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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