Combat and Knuckle under

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Combat verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.

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Knuckle under is an antonym for combat.

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

Usage example: encouraged her to stand firm and not knuckle under to political pressure

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Combat is an antonym for knuckle under.

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