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What is the opposite of defeat?

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Opposite of to be victorious over
“Nigel started strongly, but he would eventually lose to his bigger and stronger opponent.”
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Opposite of to frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
“I will do everything I can to assist you in all of your endeavors.”
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Opposite of to be impossible to understand
“Everything would make sense once it was explained to us.”
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(pass) Opposite of to reject or block (a motion or proposal)
“The delegates voted at the union's biennial convention to pass a motion.”
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(pass) Opposite of to reject or block (a motion or proposal)
“A majority vote is required for the bill to pass.”
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Opposite of to defeat or conquer comprehensively
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Opposite of to be victorious over
“Cronos, the first powerful God who ruled the Heavens above, was warned by Gaia and Ouranos that someday he would be defeated by one of his own sons.”
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Opposite of to subjugate or bring a person or group under control
“Daenerys Targaryen led a military campaign to liberate the enslaved populace of Slaver's Bay.”
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(of an action or event) Opposite of to prevent from happening
“Despite the best efforts of the protestors, the politicians would expedite the ratification of the new law.”
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Opposite of to avoid (something undesirable) by luck or skill
“Blok was forced not only to confront his own mortality now that his father had recently died but also his growing anachronism as a poet.”
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Opposite of to destroy, weaken or work against
“The increasingly alienating events in the years and decades to follow did nothing but strengthen their cause.”
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Opposite of to put an end to
“We will not initiate a war, but if a war is imposed on us, we will defend ourselves with the utmost resolution and determination.”
Noun
Opposite of the act or instance of being defeated or failing
“Ashleigh's victory would lead to her becoming the sport's top-ranked player.”
Noun
Opposite of a comprehensive defeat in a competitive situation
Noun
Opposite of the collapse or defeat of an authoritative figure or governing body
Noun
Opposite of the action of ceasing to resist an opponent or demand
Noun
Opposite of a setback, or change for the worse
“At first, he had success against troops taken by surprise, but soon afterward, this fine and brilliant army was beaten near Ancona and were never able to rally again.”
Noun
Opposite of the action of suppressing or putting an end to an activity
Noun
Opposite of the end or failure of an enterprise or institution
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