To invite someone to engage in a contest
“She regularly challenges me to a game of chess.”
Opposite of to surrender or end all resistance to
Opposite of to subdue or hurt physically or violently
“He had to yield because there was no getting out of that armbar.”
Opposite of to surpass in excellence
“The athlete knew he would lose in trying to beat the insurmountable world record.”
Opposite of to achieve, especially by succeeding in a competition or contest
“The objective is to win the game, not lose it.”
Opposite of 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 to rise in opposition
“William Wallace would inspire his fellow Scotsmen to never surrender to their oppressors.”
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 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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