Oppose
Oppose verb - To refuse to give in to.
Usage example: I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
Nearby Words: opposition, opposing
Yield
Yield verb - To give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit).
Usage example: I finally yielded to temptation and had a bowl of ice cream
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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When Captain America throws his mighty shield All those who chose to oppose his shield must yield!
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When Captain America throws his mighty shield, all those who chose to oppose the shield must yield!
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As the theme song reminds us, all those who chose to oppose the shield must yield.
Source: Iconic Item
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