Give up and Worsted

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Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Worsted is an antonym for give up.

Worsted noun - A tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool.

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Give up is an antonym for worsted in topics: defeat, defeat soundly, attain good outcome.

Nearby Word: worsting

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