Bow and Persist

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

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Persist is an antonym for bow.

Nearby Words: bowed, bowing, bowline

Persist verb - To continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Usage example: she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted

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Bow is an antonym for persist.

way	bow way	persist way
head	bow head	persist head

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