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What is the antonym of claim?

The antonym of "claim" depends on the context. Here are a few options:

If "claim" refers to asserting a right or ownership:

* Relinquish: To give up a claim or right.

* Surrender: To give up possession or control.

* Abandon: To leave behind, often without intending to return.

If "claim" refers to stating something as fact:

* Deny: To state that something is not true.

* Dispute: To argue against a claim.

* Contradict: To state the opposite of a claim.

If "claim" refers to demanding something:

* Concede: To admit that something is true.

* Yield: To give in to a demand.

* Compromise: To reach an agreement by giving up something.

To choose the best antonym, consider the specific context of the sentence.

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