Overrun and Oppose

Overrun

Overrun verb - To enter for conquest or plunder.
Usage example: waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline

Oppose is an antonym for overrun.

Oppose

Oppose verb - To refuse to give in to.

Overrun is an antonym for oppose.

Nearby Words: opposition, opposing

Common collocations

rest overrun rest oppose rest
army overrun army oppose army
time overrun time oppose time
world overrun world oppose world
Other words: decision, bad, empire, anyone, heroes.
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