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What are some words that have an opposite meaning of conferring?

Here are some words with opposite meanings of conferring, depending on the context:

General Opposites:

* Withholding: To refuse to give or grant something.

* Suppressing: To prevent something from being known or expressed.

* Concealing: To hide or keep secret.

* Denying: To refuse to acknowledge or admit.

* Rejecting: To refuse to accept or consider.

* Ignoring: To pay no attention to.

* Disregarding: To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention.

Opposites in the Context of Sharing Information:

* Hiding: To keep something secret.

* Withdrawing: To take back something that was offered.

* Concealing: To hide something from view.

* Secretive: To be unwilling to share information.

Opposites in the Context of Authority:

* Revoking: To take back or cancel something.

* Abolishing: To officially end something.

* Disallowing: To forbid something.

* Prohibiting: To officially forbid something.

Opposites in the Context of Power:

* Subordinating: To put something under the control of something else.

* Dominating: To have complete control over someone or something.

* Suppressing: To put down or prevent something from happening.

The best opposite word depends on the specific situation. For example, if someone is conferring with a lawyer, the opposite could be "withdrawing from the case."

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