The words "file claim" signify the act of officially requesting payment or compensation for damages, loss, or injury. Some antonyms for this phrase could be "accept responsibility," "waive claim," or "forgo compensation." When someone accepts responsibility, they acknowledge that they caused the damage or are at fault for the situation. With "waive claim," they give up their right to ask for compensation. Lastly, when people "forgo compensation," they choose not to seek payment for any damages or losses incurred. Each antonym provides a different alternative path to handling a situation where damages have occurred.