Blink and Contend

Blink

Blink verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).
Usage example: for two days the nations stood on the brink of war, until one finally blinked

Contend is an antonym for blink.

Nearby Words: blinked, blinking, blinker

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

Blink is an antonym for contend.

Common collocations

time blink time contend time
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