Opposite of past participle for to accept or yield to a superior force, authority or will
(intransitive) Opposite of past participle for to persist in or proceed with an activity or action
Opposite of past participle for to achieve, especially by succeeding in a competition or contest
“The objective is to win the game, not lose it.”
Opposite of past participle for to triumph or achieve victory in
“We are likely to lose in our upcoming match if we are not at the top of our game.”
Opposite of past participle for to persist steadfastly in pursuit of a goal, especially despite challenges
“If they surrender, you must accord them their rights under the laws of war and international conventions.”
Opposite of past participle for 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.”
Opposite of past participle for 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 past participle for to persist in a given state or position despite adversity
“It may have been only the disciplinary problem that led the twenty-year-old Thoreau to quit.”
Opposite of past participle for to invite someone to engage in a contest
“She would typically admit defeat and surrender every time we played chess together.”
Opposite of past participle for to tolerate or put up with something unpleasant
“Defying the odds and all medical predictions, the feisty St. Lucian refused to succumb to her extensive injuries.”
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