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What is the opposite of succumb?

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Opposite of to yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire
“The gluttonous greed of the Cookie Monster can never resist the temptation of cookies.”
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Opposite of to stop living
“She caught it early and fought it with every means possible, and was able to live another ten years.”
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Opposite of to die from something fatal
“By some miracle, I managed to survive cancer, which lasted for seven years.”
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Opposite of to contract a disease or illness
“I was lucky enough to avoid hayfever last Spring season.”
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Opposite of to fall or collapse
“The locals and visitors alike informed me how the Golden Gate Bridge was planned, constructed, and maintained to stand against the elements.”
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Opposite of to give up one's resistance against something
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Opposite of to submit to or acknowledge the merit of
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Opposite of to die or cease living
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Opposite of to give up one's resistance against an enemy or opponent
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Opposite of to surrender to, or to be conquered by
“Despite the onslaught at the mouth of Blackwater Rush, Joffrey's forces would still defeat Stannis' army.”
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Opposite of to cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
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Opposite of to succumb or give way to pressure or strain (literally or figuratively)
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(of a game or contest) Opposite of to fail to win
“He would win against his opponent, a fitting finale to the hard work and training he had put in over the last few months.”
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Opposite of to show symptoms of an illness
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Opposite of to be humble or humbled
“I don't tell you that story to downgrade the people in the other group or to elevate myself above others.”
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