End
End noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
Usage example: the end of hostilities brought general rejoicing
Persistence is an antonym for end.
Persistence
Persistence noun - Uninterrupted or lasting existence.
Usage example: the persistence of the fever for a week caused me great worry
End is an antonym for persistence.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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In the end, he's so annoyed at his other self's persistence not to be followed around by Blacksoul that he gives him the concussion because of which he doesn't remember it all.
Source: Other Me Annoys Me -
Secret Test of Character: The Joseon government tested Hyung-do's persistence to save his mentor, who was executed near the end of the second episode, which led to his admission to the Shin-muh-wai.
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In the Street Fighter franchise, Ryu and Ken share the aspects of this trope, with Ken further on the "Talent" end and Ryu further to the "Persistence" end.
Source: Japanese Spirit
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