Overrun and Resist

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Overrun

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

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.
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Overrun is an antonym for resist.
Nearby Words: resistance, resistant, resisted, resisting, resistive
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Common collocations

force overrun force resist force
attempt overrun attempt resist attempt
time overrun time resist time
light overrun light resist light
Other words: empire, water.
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