To invite someone to engage in a contest
“She regularly challenges me to a game of chess.”
Opposite of to face something unpleasant with courage and fortitude
“We tried to brave the torturous elements but would ultimately have to yield to it.”
Opposite of to rise in opposition
“William Wallace would inspire his fellow Scotsmen to never surrender to their oppressors.”
Opposite of to struggle or fight back when attacked
“We would rather die in the mountains or be eaten by wild animals than to surrender to the enemy.”
(archaic) Opposite of to endure or tolerate
“Sadly, he will likely succumb to temptation yet again.”
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