Die
Hold on
Hold on verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.
Usage example: the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
Both terms in one sentence
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But had he allowed the Kyuubi to die with its previous host, it would temporarily put a hold on the Big Bad's plans for an unspecified number of years.
Source: Stupid Sacrifice -
Song: "Everyone Leaves", a song about how everyone you know will eventually leave you or die no matter how hard you hold on.
Source: Music / Mortiis -
The first is the generic Game Over screen whenever you die, telling you to hold on and stay determined to continue your quest.
Source: Have a Nice Death
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Hold on and Die. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/die/hold_on
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