Bow and Defend

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Bow verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).

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Defend is an antonym for bow in topics: submit, bend over.

Nearby Words: bowed, bowing, bowline

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Bow is an antonym for defend.

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