Bow out and Conquer
Opposite meaning terms
Bow out
Bow out verb - To undergo defeat.
Usage example: quite embarrassingly, the top-seeded player bowed out in the first round of competition
Conquer
Conquer verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.
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