Decline and Prevail

Opposite meaning words

Decline verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

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Prevail is an antonym for decline.

Prevail verb - To achieve victory (as in a contest).

Usage example: we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds

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Decline is an antonym for prevail.

Nearby Words: prevailing, prevalent

decline thanks

prevail thanks

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